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Bruce Davis Obituary
Survivors include his children Patty Snyder (Bobby "Butch") of Tuscaloosa, Bruce Davis Jr. "Skipper" of Northport, Diane Ward (Michael H.) of Pensacola, FL, and Robby Davis (Tonya) of Northport. He is also survived by grandchildren Matthew Humphrey (Leah) of Marietta, GA, Anna Hassell (Will) of Northport, Mae Davis Ward of Pensacola, FL, and Jamie Davis of Northport, as well as great-grandchildren Megan and Rhyan Humphrey, Weston Hassell, and Sutton Davis, along with nephews Ronnie Davis (Vicki), Mike Davis (Jo Ann), and niece Donna Faye Alexander (Junior).
He was preceded in death by his wife, Charlotte Davis, father James R Davis, mother Irene Davis Kempgens (Fred), brother James R Davis, Jr., sister-in-law Dorothy Davis, son-in-law Stan Sprayberry, and nephew, Randy Davis.
Bruce was a Korean War veteran and worked for and retired from the United States Postal Service with over 43 years of loyal service during which time he never used any of his accrued sick leave. In addition to being a dedicated and loyal employee, he was always looking to help anyone in need and volunteered with many organizations.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 22, at Sunset Funeral Home from 9:30-10:30 and graveside service at 11:00 at Williamson Cemetery, Northport, with Tim Fields officiating.
Pallbearers will be Will Hassell, Chuck Gerdau, Skip Lambert, Byron Sprayberry, Charles Swann, and Randy Perkins.
Honorary pallbearers are Dr. Kevin Katona, Dr. Jerry Tidmore, Dan Reynolds, Butch Lary, Don Gardiner, and Staff and friends at City Cafe Northport.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to Bethany Baptist Church, Coker, AL or a charity of your choice.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Wanda Henry
May 21, 2024
Bruce was a very good friend to Dennis and I. Not only did we go to church together, live in the same neighborhood , but was out post man for many years. Bruce would call quite regularly and we would discuss the world as we know it. WE love you Bruce!!!!!
Susan Willard
May 20, 2024
Robby and family, I am so sorry to hear about the death of Mr. Davis. I pray that you find comfort in your memories and peace in the reassurance that you will be reunited one day!
Hinton Ward
May 20, 2024
To all of Mr. Davis's family, please accept my humblest of condolences. He was always such a kind and generous person and I'm so fortunate that I had the pleasure of knowing him.
Phil Smith
May 20, 2024
Skip and family, Please accept my condolences. Phil Smith
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Donna Marlow
May 19, 2024
I am very sorry to hear of Mr Davis´ passing.
I have very fond memories of "Mr Davis" who was our mail man in Northport, AL. "Here comes the mailman" was my excited refrain whenever he arrived.
I can picture him plain as day driving up in his blue US mail jeep.
He always smiled and waved at me, and as a 5 year old girl, that meant a lot.
My deepest sympathies go out to his friends and family, especially Skipper, who was a classmate friend of mine going all the way back to Crestmont elementary, Riverside Jr high and TCHS class of 1976, with whom I shared a love of The Beatles.
Hope you all know how special your father was to me growing up and I´m sure everyone on his daily mail route. God bless.
Donna R Marlow
Gulf Shores, AL
Cindy Maddox
May 18, 2024
Mr Davis was always a light when he came into the barber shop. We´ve shared many memories with him and cherish our friendship that we had. Truly a man after Gods own heart. He will be greatly missed.
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