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Lance was born in Petersburg to Henry "JT" and Theresa Davis on April 3, 1985. He resided at 1964 South Westchester Drive. He confessed at an early age and became a member of Greater Faith Apostolic Church under the leadership of Bishop Robert W. Jones.
He attended Amelia Academy for the majority of his high school education, and graduated from Prince George High school. While at Amelia Academy, Lance was a highly decorated member of the boy's varsity basketball team receiving numerous individual and team awards along the way. Upon graduation from high school Lance decided to enter the work force to provide for his family despite having the opportunity to attend numerous colleges and universities on a full athletic scholarship. He was presently employed at Smurfit-Stone Container.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, David Brown and Lillian Dodson Robethson (maternal) and Tommy and Arlena Davis (paternal). He was also preceded in death by a host of aunts and uncles: Maxine, Martha Bell, Tecora, Jimmy, Eulas, Samuel, Richard, Linda and Dinah.
He leaves to cherish his precious memories: his loving parents. JT and Theresa Davis; his children, Chance, Lance Jr. and Cornell and their loving mother Briana Dunson, Arianna and Ashton and devoted mother Ashlie Medley; Amiya and endearing mother Crystal Johnson; five brothers, Rev. Antonio Thrower, Maurice, Greg, Quinton (Rose) and one devoted and faithful brother, Jerome "Plooke"; seven sisters, Cureaka, Krystal, Jamie, Erica, Monica (Bobby), Paula (John) and Delana (Ronald); five aunts, Wyonetta (Joe), Cynthia (Stephen), Iona (Nelson), Brenda (Guillermo); four uncles, Jerome (Sarah), Sellis (Martha), Mac (Joyce) and David (Lana); ten nieces: eight nephews; a large host of cousins including a loving devoted cousin, Marquise "Foots"; numerous devoted friends to include the Walnut Hill Family.
A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2008, at Metropolitan Baptist Church, 1021 Halifax S., Petersburg. Rev. William N. Bland, Jr., pastor, will officiate and Rev. Antonio Thrower will eulogize. Interment will be in Dinwiddie Memorial Park, Dinwiddie. The family will receive friends at the residence and may be contacted by calling (804) 732-6502.
Funeral arrangements are being provided to the Davis family by the staff of William N. Bland and Son Funeral Home.
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Memories and Condolences
for Lance Davis
Nicole B
February 18, 2008
Jamie, sorry for the lost of your brother my heart goes out to you and your family,God bless you all
Nicole
February 18, 2008
Jamie, Sorry for the lost of your Brother,my prayers are with you and may God bless you all
Demetria Chavis-El
February 16, 2008
"The calls of death are always for the best, for we are solving problems there as well as here; and one is sure to find himself where he can solve his problems best."(Noble Drew Ali)
Lance will be missed.
FRIENDS OF LANCE
February 15, 2008
The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.
Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
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T.A.
February 15, 2008
MY LOVE.IM MISSING YOU SO MUCH.
February 15, 2008
YOUR DAUGHTER WISHES YOU A HAPPY VALENTINES DAY
ERIC- SAYER
February 15, 2008
I pray for the peace that only Jesus can give, comfort you and strengthen you. Friends and family will be there and the memories you shared can turn the tears to joy. May the ministering angels camp themselves around you and take loneliness away. Blessings of the Lord are with you now and forever!
T.A
February 14, 2008
HAPPY VALENTINES DAY MY LOVE!! ITS HARD TO KNOW THAT WE WONT BE TOGETHER ON THIS DAY,BUT I FEEL YOU EVER SO CLOSE TO ME.THE BREEZE OF YOUR LOVE BRUSHES MY FACE AND I KNOW THAT YOU ARE NEAR.KNOW THAT I MISS YOU AND WILL FOREVER LOVE YOU..HAPPY VALENTINES DAY...
CATHY GREENE
February 14, 2008
May it comfort you to know that others share in your sorrow and that our prayers and thoughts are with you now and in days to come. Be comforted by the sweet memories of your dear loved one and that you now have a loving angel to look out for you. May God's divine love continue to give you peace and strength. God bless and give you the strenght needed to get thru this.Remember all the good times and find some comfort...
THE CHILDREN
February 11, 2008
IF TEARS COULD
(AUTHOR UNKNOWN)
If tears could build a stairway
And memories were a lane,
I would walk right up to heaven
To bring you home again.
No farewell words were spoken.
No time to say good-bye.
You were gone before we knew it,
And only God knows why.
My heart still aches in sadness
And secret tears still flow.
What it meant to lose you,
No one will ever know.
LOIS KING
February 11, 2008
IF TEARS COULD
(AUTHOR UNKNOWN)
If tears could build a stairway
And memories were a lane,
I would walk right up to heaven
To bring you home again.
No farewell words were spoken.
No time to say good-bye.
You were gone before we knew it,
And only God knows why.
My heart still aches in sadness
And secret tears still flow.
What it meant to lose you,
No one will ever know.
GINNIE GRAVES
February 11, 2008
LANCE WAS A WONDERFUL PERSON AND GREAT FRIEND.
CELESTE JENKINS
February 11, 2008
WILL BE MISSED BY MANY,GREAT FRIEND...GREAT FATHER...
ANTHONY FLEMMINGS
February 11, 2008
HARD TO SAY GOODBYE TO SOMEONE THAT HAS BEEN SO CLOSE TO ME. MISS YOU SO MUCH
JULIA FILEDS
February 11, 2008
MISSING YOU MY FRIEND.CANT TELL YOU HOW MUCH WE ALL MISS YOU.NO WORDS CAN EXPRESS OUR SADNESS.
Danielle Johnson
February 7, 2008
Matthew 5:4 "Blessed are those that mourn, for they shall be comforted."
May the Lord continue to bless you in your time of sorrow. Although we may not know the reason why, we do know that joy will come in the morning. So when all the calls and visits stop, may you find comfort in the special memories. Your family is in my prayers.
JOHN-LINDA DANIELS
February 7, 2008
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2008
BELINDA GRAHAM
February 7, 2008
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
SONJA WALKER
February 7, 2008
MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS ALL OF LANCES FAMILY AND CHILDREN.
Nigel Todd
February 5, 2008
May the beauty that filled your hearts live on as an enduring presence, offering you strength and peace. My prayers and thoughts are with you all in your time of need.
Tarnisha Rose
February 4, 2008
I will keep your family in prayer.
February 4, 2008
May god bless you and your family in your time of need. My prayers are with you all.
April Leach
February 4, 2008
May God Bless the family that lost one of their angels, and the six little angels who lost him; Lance, you will be missed.
RINA AGEE
February 4, 2008
TO THE FAMILY.I KNEW LANCE FOR MANY YEARS.HIS KINDNESS AND WARM SMILE WOULD LIGHT UP EVERYONE WHEN HE WAS AROUND.HE HAD MANY FRIENDS AND WOULD ALWAYS COME BY WHEN HE WAS IN THE AREA.I WILL CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR THE FAMILY IN THIS TIME OF NEED.GOD BLESS ..
BECKA JORDAN
February 4, 2008
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
GAIL TYREE
February 4, 2008
YOUR WARM SMILE AND PRESENCE WILL BE MISSED.THE LONG TALKS ARE SOMETHING THAT I WILL FOREVER TREASURE.YOU HELPED ME SO MUCH.YOU WERE MY PILLOW,MY SHOULDER TO CRY ON.YOU ARE GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN..ALWAYS KNOW THAT I LOVE AND MISS YOU.RIP LANCE!!!
CYNTHIA DAVIS
February 4, 2008
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
tia morgan
February 4, 2008
Fond memories will help me get thru these times.I so miss you and love you.Thank you for all the good times we had.
Toneka Davis
February 4, 2008
To the Davis Family,
I am deeply sorry about your lost. No words or actions can replace what you all feel. May you continue to go on and be blessed.
VaShonda Short
February 4, 2008
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Candice Batts
February 4, 2008
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Julia Batts
February 4, 2008
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Mr and Mrs Gene Thorpe
February 4, 2008
Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Garland Roney
February 4, 2008
To the entire family.Lance will be missed by many.I know that this was a shock.Cherish the memories and know that he is in a better place
LATASHA FLOWERS
February 4, 2008
MAY THE LOVE OF FRIENDS AND FAMILY CARRY YOU THROUGH YOUR GRIEF.
DENISE CAMPBELL
February 4, 2008
Be Still
Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.
Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.
If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.
CARMAN AND ROBERT MILLER
February 4, 2008
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
THELMA AND WILLIAM WALKER
February 4, 2008
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
NIKIA DAVIS
February 4, 2008
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
JOE-WILMA TUCKER
February 4, 2008
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
LULU WATKINS
February 4, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
CHANTELL GHOLSON
February 4, 2008
lANCE YOU WILL BE MISSES BY MANY.MY LOVE FOR YOU WILL LAST FOREVER.I WILL MISS ALL THE WONDERFUL TIMES TOGETHER AS WELL AS ALL THE LONG TALKS WE HAD.REST IN PEACE MY LOVE.
MICHELLE WALKER
February 4, 2008
I KNOW THAT THERE IS NOTHING TO BE SAID THAT WILL LIGHTEN THE PAIN OF THIS TREGEDY BUT I WANT YOU ALL TO KNOW THAT MY PRAYERS WILL BE WITH YOU .. GOD BLESS YOU ALL.
BERNARD WALKER
February 4, 2008
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
DEC THOMAS-LINDA JONES
February 4, 2008
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
TRACY CLANTON
February 4, 2008
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2008
Ronald (Ronnie) Yarber
February 4, 2008
Words can not explain how I feel knowing that Lance has been recruited by God to assume his Angel duties at such an early age. While this is so painful for us to understand and except, I know it is beyond our level of understanding of trying to figure out why this could happen. Though it will be tough, because we love Lance so very much, I pray that God help us to a speedy recovery. I love you Lance and I will always cherish our fond memories. Your brother...
Latoya Cooper-Jones
February 4, 2008
To the Davis Family,
Earth has no sorrows that heaven can't not heal. I will continue to keep your family in my prayers and I pray your strength in the Lord.
Class of 2001
February 4, 2008
My prayers are with you and your family!! Gonna miss you Lance!!
Katrina Jenkins
February 3, 2008
May the good Lord continue to bless you during this time of sorrow. May the fond memories of Lance bring you all great comfort, keep your faith and the Lord will guide you through..God Bless.
shakira johnson
February 3, 2008
May God be with your and your family during this difficult time.
Pat Harris
February 2, 2008
To the Davis family. I am so very sorry to here about your son Lance. It is so hard to understand why this could happen to such a young beautiful young man . Please let me know if there is anything that I can do. There are no words to express . I know the family needs time to them selves right know. This was such a shock . God will see you all through this. Dave and T. I know you all have great memories of Lance. Please ask God for strength to carry you through . lance will truley be missed by all that knew him. please give my condolence to your entire family.
With love,
Pat Harris
Marquis Brown
February 2, 2008
You were and inspiration to so many people, and your smile always brought out the best in everyone around you, and the first time that you held little foots that was a great part of our life I am very glad that we could include you in and you will be missed by our family so very much
EBONY BLAND
February 2, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Latisha Prather-EL
February 2, 2008
may god bless you and your family in your time of need. my prayers are with you all.
Marquita Clanton
February 2, 2008
May God Bless your family during this time of sorrow.
Daneisha Hawkins
February 2, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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