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Delma Davis, Sr.

9/13/2017

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Mr. Delma Davis, Sr., age 83, 563 Hodge Road, Henderson, Georgia passed Monday, September 11, 2017 at the Heart of Georgia Hospice, Perry, Georgia.
 
The funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 P.M., Saturday, September 16, 2017 at Davis Chapel A.M.E. Church, 146 Felton Road, Perry, Georgia.  Interment will follow in the Church cemetery.  Reverend James Nance, pastor, will officiate.
 
Mr. Delma Davis, Sr. was born on August 10, 1934 in Perry, Houston County, Georgia to the late Ulysses C. Davis and Bessie Davis -Davis.  Five siblings, Elvira Watkins, Willie C. Davis, Thelma Laster, James Davis, and Willie Lee Sanders, preceded him in death. He was educated in the public school system of Houston County. He accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Savior at an early age and joined Davis Chapel A.M.E. Church in Henderson, Georgia where he became a Steward at the age of 25.
 
Delma was married to the former Henry Mae Felder in 1956 and to this union they were blessed with seven children. 
 
He was a man of skills, knowledge and talent.  By nature he loved farming and it showed through his award from Southern Frozen Foods for having grown 800 tons of squash. He also served his community for over 45 years as a Bus Driver with the Houston County Board of Education.
 
He leaves to cherish his memories: a devoted wife, Henry Mae Felder Davis; seven children, Irene (Marvin) Davis, Perry, Georgia, Delmar Jr. (Louise) Davis, Perry, Georgia, Mary (Fred) Taylor, Fort Valley, Georgia, Laverne (Ronnie) Clarington, Perry, Georgia, Steve (Charlotte) Davis, Perry, Georgia, Jacqueline (Dennis) Plant, Fort Valley, Georgia and Ken (Laswanda) Davis, Perry, Georgia; seventeen grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren; seven sisters, Carrie Mae McGhee, Essie Brooks, Sally Chaney, Pearlie (Wilbert) Fitzgerald, Beulah Smith, Evelyn Hill, and Alice Vanalstyne; sisters-in-law, Ester Mae Davis, Charlie Mae Davis, and Georgia Lee Sanders; and a host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.

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Calvin and Geraldine Ashmon
9/14/2017 12:40:03 pm

To the Davis Family, we are so sorry to hear the passing of your husband, father, brother and grandfather. He was a good God fearing man. It was a blessing to have known him. He raised a beautiful family. God Bless you all.

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Jeannetta Bailey
9/14/2017 07:02:11 pm

I'm so sorry to here of your husband,dad,grand and great grand's passing. The love you all shared will keep him alive in your hearts and the hearts of those who loved and knew him; including all his siblings. Keep looking to the hills which cometh all our help! Keeping everyone in prayer

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Sandra Loftly Nelson link
9/14/2017 09:55:44 pm

Wow, I very sorry to hear of Mr. Delma's passing. What I do remember is that he was the best bus driver ever. So Kool that I persued a bus driving career in the Atlanta district (Dekalb County) for 19years. He was a true man of leadership. He will be missed. Rip.

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Michelle Clarington
9/15/2017 11:39:16 am

Rest in Heaven Grandad. I love you!

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Yvette Green Singletary
9/15/2017 12:56:20 pm

Mrs. Henry Mae Davis & Family,

Losing one's husband can cause a loneliness unlike any other, but having your children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews other relatives and friends will help ease the difficulty of the days ahead.

I know you are grateful for the many happy years you shared with Mr. Delma Davis, Sr. He will truly be missed by all who knew him.

With Deepest Sympathy,
The Singletary Family, Perry, Georgia

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Brenda Davis
9/15/2017 09:57:18 pm

To the family Death brings pain that time can only heal;
no words could ease what we truly feel;
but with god ,his joy is eternally sealed ,and cherished his memories that death can't even seal, lift up a smile for he is already
in paradise.
Our Deepest Condolences Cooper & Brenda Davis

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A Friend
9/16/2017 08:29:59 am

The death of a loved one is one of the most stressful things we experience. During this time of sorrow allow Jehovah God to help you by means of his consoling Word the Bible. He promise in the near future to do away with death and tears(Isaiah 25:8),(John 5:28,29). I too have lose dear loved ones in death, please know that many caring thoughts are with you at this time.(1 Peter 5:7)

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Cathy Davis Johnson
9/17/2017 06:10:53 pm

To my Davis family. We will miss cousin Delma. I will be thinking about you guys. Love my family and so sorry for your loss.

Cathy Davis Johnson (Buster Daughter)

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Grace Shaw Williams Griffin Williams and Family
9/17/2017 09:42:50 pm

Our condolences to the family. May you found strength in the Lord.

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Ronita Shaw Collier and Family
9/17/2017 09:47:02 pm

Deepest sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Davis Family. Hope you found comfort, strength and peace in the Lord.

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Louise
9/18/2017 08:52:57 am

My condolences to the family. I am so sorry for your loss but also remember that Jehovah is close to those who are broken at heart he saves those who are crushed in spirit.(ps.34:18,19).

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O Castleberry
9/25/2017 09:43:24 am

May you all find comfort in knowing that your dear one is safe in the memory of God, who will remember every detail about him and bring him back again.
John 5:28,29

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P. Henderson
9/26/2017 10:31:51 pm

 I am so sorry for the loss of your dear father. May the love of family, friends, and Almighty God bring you comfort and support during your time of grief and afterward. (Ps. 83:18; Isaiah 41:10) May your precious memories of him and the hope of his resurrection right here on a restored earth bring you peace. (Acts 24:15; Psalm 37:11, 29)

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