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1971
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Derrick Davis Obituary
March 21, 1971 - April 14, 2025
Mr. Derrick Timothy Davis, 54, of Claremont passed away on Monday April 14, 2025, at Presbyterian Novant Hospital, Charlotte, after a period of declining health.
Mr. Davis was born March 21, 1971, in Catawba County, the son of Steve A. and Helen Hunt Davis.
He was a member of Warlick's Baptist Church and employed as a machine operator in the furniture industry.
Those left to cherish his memory are his parents, Steve and Helen Hunt Davis of Vale; two daughters, Ashley Davis of Hickory, Caylee Cadle of Claremont; a son, Jaron Davis of Hickory; a brother, Steve Patrick Davis (Brandy) of Charlotte; and a sister, Kellie Martinez (Manny) of Newton.
Also surviving is a granddaughter, Caia Brown of Hickory.
Funeral Services for Derrick Timothy Davis will be at 2 p.m. Friday April 18, 2025, in Warlick's Baptist Church with Rev. Gary Murry officiating.
Interment will follow in the Warlick's Baptist Church Cemetery, with Manny Martinez, Jerry Hunt Sr., Jerry Lee Hunt, Chris Locklear, David Walker, and Robbie Parker serving as pallbearers.
The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. at Warlick's Baptist Church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Greater Hickory Cooperative Christian Ministries at ccmhickory.org
An online guestbook and obituary is available at www.heritagefuneralservices.com.
Heritage Funeral Service & Crematory of Valdese is assisting the Davis family.
Heritage Funeral Service
Valdese, NC
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Judy W Trainum
May 20, 2025
So sorry for the loss of your son.
L
April 22, 2025
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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