Curtis L. Davis

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Curtis L. Davis

Birth
Bee Branch, Van Buren County, Arkansas, USA
Death
19 Apr 2010 (aged 82)
Mishawaka, St. Joseph County, Indiana, USA
Burial
Niles, Cass County, Michigan, USA Add to Map
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Curtis L. Davis
July 29, 1927 - April 19, 2010

NILES - Elder Curtis L. Davis, 82, of Niles, passed away Monday, April 19, 2010, in Saint Joseph Regional Hospital, Mishawaka, IN. Curtis was born July 29, 1927, in Bee Branch, Ark., the son of Andrew and Golah (Evans) Davis, who preceded him in death.

On August 22, 1946, he was united in marriage to Clara Lee (Rodgers) Davis of Cage City, Ark. They were happily married for 59 years until Clara passed October 12, 2005. Family was of great importance to Curtis. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn and Virgil Perry of Niles; son and daughter-in-law, Curtis "Buddy" W. and Sue Davis of Niles; daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and Duane Dasse of Niles; four granddaughters, 10 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren, four step-grandchildren and two step-great-grandchildren. Mr. Davis is also survived by two stepsisters, Deanna Elrod and Dora Holms, both of Niles.

Mr. Davis was a dependable employee and truck driver of McCoy Concrete, Niles, for 25 years, until his retirement in 1989. Upon retirement, Curtis enjoyed bike riding as a hobby. Mr. Davis proudly served his country as a member of the United State Air Force and Army during WWII, serving time in Japan. Elder Davis would want most to be remembered for his unwavering walk with the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Curtis was baptized and received the Holy Ghost in 1958. He remained a dedicated and loyal member of Bethel Tabernacle where he served as Elder and Sunday School Superintendent. Mr. Davis committed his life to saving souls through Apostolic-Pentecostal ministry.

Funeral visitation will be held 5 - 8 p.m. Thursday, April 22, 2010, at Bethel Tabernacle - 71378 Ironwood Drive, Niles. Services will be held 10:00 a.m. Friday, April 23, 2010, at Bethel Tabernacle in Niles, with Pastor Matthew Bair officiating. Burial will take place at Mission Hills Memorial Gardens, Niles.

Published in South Bend Tribune on April 21, 2010
Curtis L. Davis
July 29, 1927 - April 19, 2010

NILES - Elder Curtis L. Davis, 82, of Niles, passed away Monday, April 19, 2010, in Saint Joseph Regional Hospital, Mishawaka, IN. Curtis was born July 29, 1927, in Bee Branch, Ark., the son of Andrew and Golah (Evans) Davis, who preceded him in death.

On August 22, 1946, he was united in marriage to Clara Lee (Rodgers) Davis of Cage City, Ark. They were happily married for 59 years until Clara passed October 12, 2005. Family was of great importance to Curtis. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn and Virgil Perry of Niles; son and daughter-in-law, Curtis "Buddy" W. and Sue Davis of Niles; daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and Duane Dasse of Niles; four granddaughters, 10 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren, four step-grandchildren and two step-great-grandchildren. Mr. Davis is also survived by two stepsisters, Deanna Elrod and Dora Holms, both of Niles.

Mr. Davis was a dependable employee and truck driver of McCoy Concrete, Niles, for 25 years, until his retirement in 1989. Upon retirement, Curtis enjoyed bike riding as a hobby. Mr. Davis proudly served his country as a member of the United State Air Force and Army during WWII, serving time in Japan. Elder Davis would want most to be remembered for his unwavering walk with the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Curtis was baptized and received the Holy Ghost in 1958. He remained a dedicated and loyal member of Bethel Tabernacle where he served as Elder and Sunday School Superintendent. Mr. Davis committed his life to saving souls through Apostolic-Pentecostal ministry.

Funeral visitation will be held 5 - 8 p.m. Thursday, April 22, 2010, at Bethel Tabernacle - 71378 Ironwood Drive, Niles. Services will be held 10:00 a.m. Friday, April 23, 2010, at Bethel Tabernacle in Niles, with Pastor Matthew Bair officiating. Burial will take place at Mission Hills Memorial Gardens, Niles.

Published in South Bend Tribune on April 21, 2010