1944
John
2020
John William Davis
August 19, 1944 — February 28, 2020
Rev. John William Davis, 75, husband of Corrine Davis, met his Lord and Savior on Friday, February 28, 2020. John was born in Newport News, Virginia, on August 19, 1944, the son of John Simmons Davis and Bessie Bell Davis.
John grew up in Newport News, Virginia. He became a pastor within the Wesleyan Church in July of 1972. He and his wife served together for 52 years. Ministering to their congregants was their foremost priority. Aside from his unwavering faith, his family was a tremendous source of pride in his life.
John is survived by his loving wife and partner for 55 years, Corrine Candel Davis; four daughters, Lisa D. Parker of Attica, Michigan, Christy E. Diven (Douglas) of Danville, Pennsylvania, Marcy R. Davis (Jim) of Soldotna, Alaska, Joanna B. Trimbur (David) of Noblesville, Indiana; a son, John William Davis, II (Brooke) of Seneca, South Carolina; 11 grandchildren, Dylan Johnson, Katlyn Borges, Madison Diven, Bailey Borges, Payton Diven, Tanner Borges, Jaydon Diven, Mackenzie Trimbur, Jacob Trimbur, Blake Davis and John William Davis, III; and a brother, James H. Davis (Beverly) of Glassboro, New Jersey.
He was happiest when spending time with family and friends on family vacations, golfing and cruising. He loved attending and watching sporting events, especially at Southern Wesleyan University, where his son John coached the Women's Basketball Team. He truly was a friend to all and loved by many. The combination of his compassion for others and zest for life was evident to all those he came in contact with.
A funeral service will be held at 3:00 PM on Wednesday, March 4, 2020, in the chapel of Duckett-Robinson Funeral Home, 108 Cross Creek Road, Central, SC.
The family will receive friends at 2:00 PM prior to the service.
An additional service will be held on Saturday, March 7, 2020, at one of his former churches, Trinity Wesleyan Church, in Dover, DE, where he will be laid to rest at Sharon Hills Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 9:00 AM, with the service following at 11:00 AM.
John grew up in Newport News, Virginia. He became a pastor within the Wesleyan Church in July of 1972. He and his wife served together for 52 years. Ministering to their congregants was their foremost priority. Aside from his unwavering faith, his family was a tremendous source of pride in his life.
John is survived by his loving wife and partner for 55 years, Corrine Candel Davis; four daughters, Lisa D. Parker of Attica, Michigan, Christy E. Diven (Douglas) of Danville, Pennsylvania, Marcy R. Davis (Jim) of Soldotna, Alaska, Joanna B. Trimbur (David) of Noblesville, Indiana; a son, John William Davis, II (Brooke) of Seneca, South Carolina; 11 grandchildren, Dylan Johnson, Katlyn Borges, Madison Diven, Bailey Borges, Payton Diven, Tanner Borges, Jaydon Diven, Mackenzie Trimbur, Jacob Trimbur, Blake Davis and John William Davis, III; and a brother, James H. Davis (Beverly) of Glassboro, New Jersey.
He was happiest when spending time with family and friends on family vacations, golfing and cruising. He loved attending and watching sporting events, especially at Southern Wesleyan University, where his son John coached the Women's Basketball Team. He truly was a friend to all and loved by many. The combination of his compassion for others and zest for life was evident to all those he came in contact with.
A funeral service will be held at 3:00 PM on Wednesday, March 4, 2020, in the chapel of Duckett-Robinson Funeral Home, 108 Cross Creek Road, Central, SC.
The family will receive friends at 2:00 PM prior to the service.
An additional service will be held on Saturday, March 7, 2020, at one of his former churches, Trinity Wesleyan Church, in Dover, DE, where he will be laid to rest at Sharon Hills Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 9:00 AM, with the service following at 11:00 AM.
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Service Schedule
Past Services
Visitation
Wednesday, March 4, 2020
2:00 - 2:50 pm
Duckett-Robinson Funeral Home
Funeral Service
Wednesday, March 4, 2020
Starts at 3:00 pm
Chapel of Duckett-Robinson Funeral Home
Visitation
Saturday, March 7, 2020
9:00 - 11:00 am
Trinity Wesleyan Church
Funeral Service
Saturday, March 7, 2020
Starts at 11:00 am
Trinity Wesleyan Church
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