Archive for June 20th, 2012

James Edward Davis

Wednesday, June 20th, 2012

Davis, James Edward – translated this life on June 20, 2012 at Tennova Select Specialty Hospital. Mr. Davis gave his life to Christ in 1964 at Greater Warner Tabernacle AME Zion where he served as a Steward. He retired from Lockheed Martin with over 30 years of service. Preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Ocey Davis. He leaves to cherish his memory: loving wife, Sherwood Moore Davis; son, James Troy Davis; daughters, Tina Davis Harris and Taffeny (Nick) Rivers; grandchildren: Raymond Harris, Simone and Moses Davis, Nicolios, Nicolas and Legend Rivers; brothers, Charles Davis, Knoxville, TN and Willie (Carolyn) Davis, Acworth, GA; brother-in-law, Rev. Churchill Moore, Sr.; sisters-in-law, Paula Newton, Lafrieda Odom and Lavonia Moore; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. Special thanks to Drs. Webb, Holmes, Lyons, Joseph and the staff of Tennova ICU and Select Specialists. On Sunday, June 24, 2012, the family will receive friends from 12:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. with the funeral to follow at Greater Warner Tabernacle AME Zion Church. 3800 Martin Luther King Avenue. Reverend Dr. George Banks officiating. Entombment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Gardens where a full dove release will conclude the service.