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Mr. Herman Davis A.K.A. “Butter” A.K.A, “Cup” the baby of 11 to the union of Willie J. Davis and Ida B. May Davis. Herman made a peaceful transition on Saturday, February 4, 2017.
Herman graduated in 1968 from Scott High School where he received awards and recognitions for basketball and baseball. Before his retirement in 2006, Herman was employed for over 37 years at GM-Powertrain as a Maintenance Engineer. He was well respected and loved by all fellow workers.
He leaves to cherish his memory, children, Darrick (Tasha) Davis, Deanna Davis Smith, and Sammie Ramey; his life love of 25 years, Rita Hill; 5 sisters, Azonia (Cleveland) Sherman, Georgia H. Williams of Chicago, Illinois, Vera (James) Strange, Willie Mae (Robert) Brooks, and Ethel “baby sister” Davis; 2 brothers, Harold (Roberta) Davis and Ernest “bula” (Brenda) Davis; 7 grandchildren, 5 great-grands; nieces, nephews, and a host of other loving relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be Saturday, February 11, 2017 at 10:00 a.m., preceded by a 9:00 a.m. Wake at Mt. Zion, 701 Vance St., Forest Cemetery. Pastor Talmadge Thomas, officiating
As published in The Blade
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Memories and Condolences
for Herman Davis
Barbara J Nickson
February 3, 2022
My dearest friend for over 40 years, I know you are close to my parents as you were so faithfully over the years. I think of you daily, I will always LOVE you, RIP dear heart.
Jewel Strahan
February 15, 2017
Didi, I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept my sincerest condolences to you and your brother. I know how it is to lose a parent but you will have good and bad days and the fond memories out weigh the bad. I will keep you in my prayers God bless you.
Verge Humphrey Bromley
February 14, 2017
I extend my sincerest condolences to the family of "Cup". I went to high school with him and the few times I saw him thereafter, he was always the same smiling, pleasant person I first met. My prayers to the family.
tracey mays
February 11, 2017
To my union brothers family....May God hold on tight to you may He lead you into comfort may you hold on to one another and God's unchanging hands know I'm a part of a very large group of people who is praying for all of you. Tracey Mays GM union sister. Butter you was soft spoken soul with a beautiful smile.
Sheila Anderson
February 11, 2017
To Bula and family, May precious memories of your brother be with you always and may God's love carry you on. From Willie Clark's brothers and sisters.
Tom (Howdy) Abner Sr
February 10, 2017
To a friend who will be deeply missed who I had the honor of playing a lot of ball with. I'll miss you Butter, GOD'S Blessings my friend.
Cynthia Betz
February 10, 2017
Herman, I am so sorry you and Rita, Fred and I didn't get to spend more time together and I didn't get to make you anymore of your favorite cookies. We all had such a great time together. Rita loves you so much and so do we. Will you please hug Amber and Jorgie for me if you can? Love you, Cindy and Fred.
Barbara Nickson
February 9, 2017
To Derrick and Deanna and family, I am so saddened to hear of the passing of our beloved Cup, there aren't many years of my life that he was not a part of and also a part of my four children's lives we all loved him and have fond memories of him. Thanks Cup for all you did for my Family especially my Mom and Dad. You will never be forgotten RIH. LOVE you always.
Gloria Snow
February 9, 2017
May God keep the Davis family in His hands cause He's got Cup in his house. You'll see him again. God bless you all.
Linda Rios
February 9, 2017
My prayers go out to the family,Cup was one of the most friendly person you can meet. Well respected I've known Cup For over 50 years ,through out school and when we both first got hired at GM we used to share together, and just recently saw him. I was saddened to hear that he had passed, Stay strong in the Lord, he will be truly missed by all that knew him .
February 9, 2017
To Davis Family, I am saddened to read of "CUP'S" passing. I went to Scott with him, back in the day. He was one HELL-OF-A BALL PLAYER, back then. I saw him last a few years ago at one of our reunions. I will remember him, as I hope you do... a WONDERFUL PERSON. May GOD bless and comfort you at this time.
Jerry Garner
Atlanta, GA
Willie Clark
February 9, 2017
when i received word i cried and said why lord why take away this good man but God said everything good come from above he is not far away just have a new address so family thank God for another angel that showed so many how to make it to heaven
Mary & Jerry Hobbs
February 9, 2017
To the Davis Families,
Sorry to hear that we lost a wonderful person and family member. Our prayers are with all.
Brandi Gilbert-Hammett
February 9, 2017
Our sincerest condolences, thoughts and prayers to the Davis family. With love, The Gilbert family of Toledo and Columbus, Ohio.
Mike Coffey
February 9, 2017
My condolences go out to the Davis Family this is such a tragic loss but he's gone to a better place may God Bless you all
Ronald Hayes
February 9, 2017
My condolences to the family. I am sorry to hear that Cup passed away. May you find comfort in the memories.
Melvin Hayes
February 9, 2017
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.
Gerald Taylor
February 9, 2017
Our prayers are with you. Jerry and Lily Taylor
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