Samuel Davis Obituary
Spencer, WV
SSgt Samuel Branden Davis was born on June 17, 1980 in Ripley, WV. He succumbed to complications due to his recent back surgery on Sunday, February 23, 2014 in Eagle River, Alaska. His parents are Frederick Wheeler Davis, Jr, Zanesville, OH and Mary Evelyn ( Potter) Davis of Spencer, WV. Samuel has one brother, Aaron Michael Davis residing in Pearl, MS. Samuel graduated from Dutchfork High School in Irmo, SC and enlisted in the US Air Force in 2001. He completed basic training at Lackland AFB and advanced training at Sheppard AFB where he earned the Air Force Specialty Classification of Crew Chief. Samuel served almost nine years as Crew Chief, 509th Maintenance Squadron, Whiteman AFB in Knob Noster, MO, Home of the Stealth Bomber. In November 2011, he was reassigned from Whiteman AFB to Elmendorf AFB, Anchorage, Alaska as Crew Chief, 703rd AMXS(Aircraft Maintenance Squadron)/962nd AMU(Aircraft Maintenance Unit). Samuel is survived by his mother, father, brother, wife, Robbin (Stephens) Davis, sons Luke Garhett Davis, Kolton and Nicklas Borchers of Marshall, MO; paternal relatives; grandmother, Audrey Mae (McDonald) Davis, uncle, Jack and Charlene Davis and children Matthew and Hope Davis, aunt, Karen (Davis) Tucker and daughter Tisha (Tucker) Cash, aunt, Audrey Mae (Davis) Markley and children Stephanie Markley and Brent Markley of Ohio; paternal step-mother Clevie (Hallman) Davis, paternal step-brothers, Richard Scott Hallman, Jeffrey Todd Hallman, Sean Dale Orr and paternal step-sister Sylvia DeAnn (Orr) Soutullo of Mississippi. Surviving maternal relatives are aunt Donna (Potter) Anderson and husband Jeff Anderson, aunt Rebecca (Potter) Hildreth and husband John Hildreth, uncle Peter Potter and wife Denise Potter and uncle Timothy Potter.
Samuel was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Frederick Wheeler Davis, Sr, and aunt, Ellen Davis, Zanesville, OH. His maternal grandmother, Vonnie Potter and grandfather Robert Potter, Spencer, WV.
Funeral services for SSgt Davis will be conducted on Sunday, March 2, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. in the John H. Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer, WV. Interment with full Military Honors will take place at Clover Cemetery, Spencer, WV directly after the funeral service.
The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home Sunday morning and afternoon.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.taylorfuneralhomeinc.com
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Lora Pauley Ward
February 21, 2020
All my memories of Sammy are good ones. God bless his family. I know you think of him every day, but especially this time of year.
Lora Pauley-Ward
February 21, 2019
All my memories of Sammy are good ones. I remember taking care of him when his brother Aaron was born. He was a sweet little boy then and he grew up to be a man that made us all proud. I can not imagine the sorrow his parents, brother and other family live with since his passing. No matter how much time goes by, love remains.
Ireland Cash
March 2, 2014
Uncle Fred, I'm sorry for your loss. My Dad feels very bad for you and my mom just seems lost. I was a little girl when I saw Sam but I will always have happy memories and pictures of him. We love you and pray that you will feel better. Mom says that Sam is safe now with my Grandpa Tucker and our Pap Davis and I believe her. Xoxo
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Tisha Tucker-Cash
March 1, 2014
Fred, Aaron, Mary & Families, words cannot begin to convey how sad I am about Sam. My heart aches for you. I'm so sorry that I am not there in person but please know that my sincerest condolences are. One of my most cherished memories is of Sam dancing with Ireland at his wedding reception, Priceless. I'm Grateful & Proud to be a member of Sam's family. May God embrace Us All with Peace, Love & Strength, especially during this most sorrowful time. Take care. All My Love, Tisha
Larry Boyce
March 1, 2014
Fred we are so sorry to learn of Sam's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
June Coleman
February 28, 2014
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Sam. My heart is broken for you all.My thoughts and prayers go out to you and the family during this heartbreaking time.
Lora Pauley-Ward
February 28, 2014
My deepest sympathy to Fred, Mary, Aaron, and all of Sam's family and friends. When I was a teen, I babysat Sam, who was then a toddler and have such fond memories of those days. I was so proud to see the good reports of the man he grew to be. He was someone we can all say we were privileged to have known, whether the sweet young child or the patriot who served his country with honor and distinction. It is still hard for me to believe that this has happened and I can't begin to imagine how those close to him must be feeling. I hold you all up in prayer, asking God to bless and comfort you now and in the days to come.
May God Bless Your Family
Sue Harris
February 27, 2014
Rebecca & John,
I am so sorry to read of the death in your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of need.
Sincerely,
(Mary) Sue Harris
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