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1928
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FORREST DAVIS Obituary
Mr. Mr. Forrest 'Basil' Davis age 92 a lifelong resident of Graham passed away Monday, April 20, 2020, at Haven Hospice in Gainesville. He was born March 21, 1928, in Waldo to Noah Jefferson and Mattie (Dowling) Davis. Mr. Davis retired from E. I. DuPont as an analyst following 30 years of employment. He was a member of Rock Primitive Baptist Church and was one of the founding members of Louise Hunting Club. Mr. Davis was an avid hunter and sports fan of all kinds; he made sure he was involved in his grandchildren and great grandchildren's curricular activities as well as just spending time with each of them. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his son in-law William Wesley 'Woody' Mason; brothers Wilbur, Carlton, Ernest, Albert, Raph and a sister Irene Blaha. Left behind is his loving and devoted wife of 70 years Betty Jean Davis and their three children Jean Kendrick (Jim), Kay Mason, and Harold Davis (Ruth) all of Graham along with a brother Alvin Davis of Hawthorne. He was also lovingly called 'Pop' and 'Poppa D' by his six grandsons, sixteen great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. Due to the Covid 19 restrictions service times cannot be announced.
Arrangements are under the care of JONES-GALLAGHER FUNERAL HOME, 620 E. Nona St. Starke, FL 32091.
(904) 964-6200. www.jonesgallagherfh.com.
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Roger and Kay Pinkston
April 25, 2020
Sister Betty and family, we are keeping you in our prayers. We know how much he will be missed. We feel blessed to have known him and have fond memories of the times we spent with him. We love you in Christ.
Susan Morey
April 24, 2020
Dear Betty, Harold, Kay, Jean and families,
I am so sorry that Uncle Basil has left you all and all the others who loved him. He was always so nice to me as I grew up and into my adulthood. In fact, he was one of my favorite uncles.
I enjoyed hearing Jim read Basil's obituary and tell the story about the grandsons who all played football at BHS. He must have attended a lot of games over the years. I know that he would have been happy to know that all the verses of Amazing Grace were sung.
Please forgive Frank and me for staying so far away at the funeral today. We are doing a lot of that these days.
Deepest sympathy,
Susan Hunt
April 24, 2020
My Dearest Jean, words cannot express my heartfelt sympathy on the loss of your daddy. Holding you all up in prayer, and close to my heart, during this difficult time.
Carl & Teresa Williams
April 23, 2020
Miss Betty, Our prayers are with you and the family. Dupont will be greatly missed.
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