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John Davis Obituary
January 4, 1932 - October 17, 2021
John Wiley Davis Jr., 89, of Forest, passed away on Sunday, October 17, 2021. He was the loving and devoted husband of the late Margaret Ann Hughes Davis for 62 years.
Born on January 4, 1932, in Lynchburg, he was the son of the late John Wiley Davis Sr. and Lockie Dinkins Davis. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Glenda Fitch and eight sisters.
He is survived by a daughter, Suzanne D. Jones and husband, Eddie; a granddaughter, Christa Matos and husband, Jonathan; a great-granddaughter, Marleigh; step-grandson, Troy Jones and companion, Shellie; and other relatives and friends.
A Celebration of John's Life will be conducted at 1 p.m., Thursday, October 21, 2021, in the chapel of Heritage Funeral Service by the Rev. George B. Harris. Burial will follow with military honors by American Legion Post 16 in Fort Hill Memorial Park. The family will receive relatives and friends from 11:30 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.
Heritage Funeral Service and Crematory (434) 239-2405 is assisting the family. Memories and thoughts may be shared with the family at www.heritagefuneralandcremation.com.
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Cindy Roberts
October 20, 2021
So sorry Suzanne for the loss of your father
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