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Celebrating the Life of John Dee Davis Sunrise: April 12, 1923 - Sunset: July 30, 2019 Thursday, August 8, 2019 11:00 a.m. Bethel Missionary Baptist Church 802 Bethel Street Tuskegee, Alabama 36083 Rev. Kenneth G. Jones, Pastor Officiating I’m Free Don’t grieve for me for now I’m ee. I’m following the path GOD has laid, you see. I took His hand when I heard him call; I turned my back and leſt it all. I could not stay another day; to laugh, to love, to work or play. Tasks leſt undone must stay that way. I found that peace at the close of day. If my parting has leſt a void, then fill it with remembered joys. A iendship shared, a laugh, a kiss; Oh yes, these things I, too,, will miss. Be not burdened with times of sorrow I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow. My life’s been full; I savored much; Good iends, good times; a loved one’s touch. Perhaps my time seemed all too brief, don’t lengthen it now with undue grief. Liſt up your hearts and peace to thee. GOD wanted me now; He set me ee! PALLBEARERS Nephews & Friends FLOWER BEARERS Nieces & Friends REPAST S.V. Adams Undercroſt Bethel Missionary Baptist Church ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Perhaps you gave us a word of caring comfort as only iends can do. Perhaps you said a silent prayer so GOD will see us through. Perhaps you telephoned, visited or gave a hug during our hours of bereavement. Whatever you did to con- sole our hearts, we shall always be grateful. Special thanks and recognition to Southern Springs Healthcare for caring for our father while in their care. Thanks for the daily calls and all the wonderful acts of kindness. May GOD continue to bless each of you! Professional Care and Arrangements Entrusted To: Burton’s Funeral Home 607 E. Martin Luther King Highway Tuskegee, Alabama 36083 Phone: (334) 727-2120 • Fax: 334-727-1330 Email: burtonf[email protected] Web: hp://burtonsfuneralhome.com Ashtyn-Rose Designs:[email protected]
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Celebrating the Life of
John Dee Davis
Sunrise: April 12, 1923 - Sunset: July 30, 2019
Thursday, August 8, 2019 11:00 a.m.
Bethel Missionary Baptist Church
802 Bethel Street Tuskegee, Alabama 36083
Rev. Kenneth G. Jones, Pastor Officiating
I’m Free
Don’t grieve for me for now I’m free. I’m following the path GOD has laid, you see.
I took His hand when I heard him call;
I turned my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day; to laugh, to love, to work or play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way. I found that peace at the close of day.
If my parting has left a void, then fill
it with remembered joys. A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss; Oh yes, these things I, too,, will miss.
Be not burdened with times of sorrow I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My life’s been full; I savored much;
Good friends, good times; a loved one’s touch.
Perhaps my time seemed all too brief, don’t lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift up your hearts and peace to thee. GOD wanted me now; He set me free!
PALLBEARERS Nephews & Friends
FLOWER BEARERS
Nieces & Friends
REPAST S.V. Adams Undercroft
Bethel Missionary Baptist Church
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Perhaps you gave us a word of caring comfort as only friends can do. Perhaps you said a silent
prayer so GOD will see us through. Perhaps you telephoned, visited or gave a hug during our
hours of bereavement. Whatever you did to con-sole our hearts, we shall always be grateful. Special thanks and recognition to Southern
Springs Healthcare for caring for our father while in their care. Thanks for the daily calls and all the wonderful acts of kindness. May GOD continue to
bless each of you!
Professional Care and Arrangements Entrusted To: Burton’s Funeral Home
607 E. Martin Luther King Highway Tuskegee, Alabama 36083
Phone: (334) 727-2120 • Fax: 334-727-1330 Email: [email protected] Web: http://burtonsfuneralhome.com
Ashtyn-Rose Designs:[email protected]
Order of Service Processional
Musical Selection………………Bethel Sanctuary Choir
Scripture Readings:
Old Testament……………..Rev. Christopher Coleman New Testament……………………Rev. Samuel Coleman, First Baptist, Midway, AL Prayer of Comfort………………………………………...…Pulpit Solo…………………………………………………..Angela Ogletree
“Going Up Yonder” Expressions……………………………..Two minutes, please Acknowledgements………………………..…Carrie E. King Solo……………………………………………….Melinda Coleman
“May the Work I’ve Done” Musical Selection………………Bethel Sanctuary Choir Eulogy…………………………………...Rev. Kenneth G. Jones Musical Selection……………..Bethel Sanctuary Choir Presentation……...…….Burton’s Funeral Home Staff Recessional
Interment
Davis Cemetery 1031 Heritage Hill Road
Tuskegee, Alabama 36083
Cherished Memories Obituary John Dee Davis was born April 12, 1923 to the late Sam and Cora Patterson Davis in Tuskegee (Macon County), Alabama. John Dee accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age and joined Fort Hull AME Zion Church where he faithfully attended and served as a Preacher Stewart until his health failed. He was educated in the Macon County Public School System. Following his studies, John Dee was employed at the Ice Age Plant in Tuskegee (1960). Throughout the years, John Dee was employed with several contracting companies—Tuskegee Institute (Tuskegee University) and Faulk Contracting. Later, John Dee established his own masonry contracting business and helped construct interstate and railway systems thus leaving an enduring legacy for future generations. In 1943, John Dee married the love of his life, the former Ms. Lucy Chisholm. To this loving union, twelve beautiful children were born—each instilled with Christian values and the importance of family and hard work. John Dee and Lucy were united in holy matrimony for 72 blissful years, sharing life’s joys and sorrows until her demise on September 22, 2015. In addition to his adoring parents and devoted wife, John Dee was preceded in death by numerous beloved family members: five caring children: John Davis, Jr., Marshall Harris, Christine Davis, Robert Davis and Robbie Davis Hamer; three dedicated grandchildren, Tracy Davis Forman, Samuel Wayne Coleman and Karim Davis; nine cherished siblings, Euriel Davis, Mary Wilson, Maurine Bell, Sam Davis, John Ed Harris, Luesta Pugh, Annie Ruth Collins, Sam Hendon Davis and Cora Davis Isler; also a loyal son-in-law, George ( Jetty) Blizzard. Loving memories of John Dee Davis will forever be cherished by adoring children: Mattie Blizzard, Tuskegee, AL, Betina (Samuel) Coleman, Tuskegee, AL, Linda Davis, Union Springs, AL, Ethel Davis, Auburn, AL, Clara Pace, Tuskegee, AL, Barbara (Winston) Jackson, Ozark, AL, Larry (Mary) Davis, Tuskegee, AL, Randy (TaNika) Davis, Tuskegee, AL, John L. (Nancy) Love, Springfield, MA, Ricky (Robyn) Stallworth, Cleveland, OH, Geraldine, Gloria and Freddie Stinson, all of Tuskegee, AL; loving daughter-in-law, Lisa Harris, Long Island, NY; a host of doting grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other dear relatives, church members, special friends and acquaintances.
