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Napoleon DeShawn Davis

Napoleon Davis Obituary

DAVIS WINSTON-SALEM - Napoleon DeShawn Davis passed away on Sunday, Oct. 4, in Terre Haute, Indiana. He was born Nov. 5, 1975 in Winston-Salem. He was a memeber of Mount Olive Apostolic Church. Napoleon was an active athlete throughtout his early years, playing baseball in Twin City Little League and playing football for the Vikings and Indians, where he was a member of three Sertoma Bowl championship teams. He also enjoyed spending time with his grandfather Thomas (Jack) Eaton Sr. at Ceder Creek Baptist Church in Davie County. He was an outstanding high school athlete, playing quaterback and wide receiver at R. J. Reynolds and later at Parkland. At Reynolds he was a two-time Forsyth County high jump champion and scored points in four events to help the Demons win the 1993 City-County track championship. In football he played wide receiver for Reynolds and was the first player to wear the No. 2 jersey. He also ran track for Tri-City Relays and was the 1993 State Decathlon champion. As a senior, he set a record at Parkland for passing, throwing for 265 yards in one game. He graduated from Parkland in 1994 and attended Highland Community College in Highland, Kansas. He also attended Benedict College in Columbia, SC., where he was a member of the school's football teams. He was preceded in death by his grandparents; Thomas and Geraldine Eaton, Sr., Bessie Eaton and Betty B. Davis; and an uncle Robert Turner. He is survived by three children, Shakara Johnson, Alexandra Douthit and Joshua Elijah Williamson; Faithful companion Stephanie Johnson, His parents Elder Samuel and Denice Eaton Davis, one sister Theresa, one brother Ricardo Douglas, two nieces, Maricia and Samantha; Grandfather, Bishop A.D. Davis, Jr., Two aunts, Vickie (Waddell) Boyd and Betty Simpson. Eleven uncles, Thomas Jr., Albert Eaton, Matthew, Isiah (Vicky), Thomas, Dock III, Timothy, Daniel, Elder David (Angel), James and Elder Titus (LaToya) Davis, and a host of great aunts, great uncles, cousins and friends. Funeral services will be conducted on Friday at 12noon at Mount Olive Apostolic Church, with visitation beginning at 11:30. Glimore Funeral Home is in charge of services.

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Published by Winston-Salem Journal on Oct. 9, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Napoleon Davis

19 Entries

David Gaines

October 21, 2009

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Napolean and I go back to the days of Reynolds High..and the Memories were Wonderful. Please take comfort in knowing he did leave Fond memories to others he can across during his time here. He will be remembered greatly!!!

David R. Gaines

Anthony Harris

October 12, 2009

All the memories I have or Napoleon are good memories of a strong leader and a commander on the field and a good friend off of it. Those are the memories that I hold fast to. My prayers go out to the family and friend of this great man.

October 10, 2009

I was deeply sorry of hearing of your son's passing. He and my son Charles played many sports together. Knowing him was like knowing my own. Our prayers will be with you. We all know that the Lord makes no mistakes.

Jeanette and Charles Norris

CAMILLE PAYNE

October 10, 2009

MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH THE DAVS FAMILY. NAPOLEON WILL BE TRUELY MISSED.(REYNOLDS 1993)

Kaaron Saunders

October 9, 2009

My sincere thoughts and prayers are with you all. DeShawn was a student I always remembered. He will be missed.

Bishop S.E Saunders

October 9, 2009

MY PRAYER ARE WITH THE DAVIS FAMILY AS THEY MOURN THEIR LOSS LOSING YOUR MOTHER A FEW WEEKS AGO NOW YOUR SON IT'S HARD BUT YOU HAVE THE ONE WHO PROMISE TO NEVER FORSAKE NOR LEAVE YOU,MY PRAYER ARE WITH YOU SO CONTINUE TO BE STRONG.

October 9, 2009

Iam sorry to here about napoleon .My prayers and thoughts are with the family.

Mitchel R. Carlton"Tiny Indians"

Natasha Taylor

October 9, 2009

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

TONIA JORDAN

October 9, 2009

I AM SO SORRY TO HERE ABOUT THE LOSS OF NAPOLEON. I AM SO SAD. WORDS AT THIS TIME JUST CAN'T EXPRESS HOW I FEEL. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILY. THE TIMES I HAD WITH NAPOLEON WILL ALWAYS REMAIN IN MY HEART.

LOVE,

SIS. TONIA A. JORDAN

Kia and Shea Hill "Tiny Vikings"

October 9, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family! We remember Napoleon as being a very kind and cool, laid back kind of guy. He was a very good athlete as well. There's many memories on the "Viking" field; we all had fun during our pop warner days. May God bring peace to his children, and his family in this time of bereavement. God bless you all.

Artreice Westmoreland

October 9, 2009

I have known Napoleon since Parkland High School, remembering him walking through the halls with a smile on his face. It has become a shock to all his fellow classmates that he is gone. Your family are in my prayers as you go through this time of bereavement.

elricko mack

October 9, 2009

Elricko Mack, didnt really know Napoleon Davis but heard good things about him. My prayers are with the family and that they stay strong. God bless you

Kemp Cuthrell

October 9, 2009

My deepest condolences go out to the Davis family. I new Napolean growing up in the Tiny Indians organiztions. My prayers are with you all god bless.

Demeka Johnson

October 9, 2009

My prayers are with the Davis family as they mourn there loss. I have known Napoleon for a long time and he was a very sweet & kind person. He will truely be missed by all of his friends & family. He may be gone, but he will NEVER be forgotten. May GOD be with his family & friends during this difficult time.

Tamesia Gwyn

October 9, 2009

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.

Pamela Lindsay-Rumph

October 9, 2009

I have known Napoleon for some years and to get this news I was shocked, To the family my prayers are with you all, Keep praying and believing in the Lord and he will see you all through!

Iantha Jenkins

October 9, 2009

Denise and Sam I know its going to be hard to not see shawn but we know where he is and remember that all things work together for good to them that love the lord. May god bless and keep your family always.

L. "Buddy" Hayes

October 9, 2009

My Prayers are with the Davis family as they mourn the loss of Napoleon. I've known Napoleon since he began playing Pop Warner Football, and helped to coach him during his Junior Olympic track days. He was always respectful and well mannered, plus he always had a positive attitude. I know that you will all miss him, as will I too miss him. During his time here, he touched the lives of many people and we're all better for knowing him. I hope that we all will remember him for his spirit and kindness. I ask that God remain close to all of you during this difficult time

Brian Mack

October 9, 2009

My personal condolences go out to the Davis family. I remember having Napoleon as a strong and competitve team mate with the Tiny Indians and at Parkland HS. Your family will remain in our prayers.

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