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MAJ John Wesley “JW” Davis

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MAJ John Wesley “JW” Davis

Birth
Georgetown, Georgetown County, South Carolina, USA
Death
2 Apr 2021 (aged 81)
Hendersonville, Henderson County, North Carolina, USA
Burial
Cremated Add to Map
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John Wesley Davis, age 81, of Hendersonville, NC, passed away on Friday, April 2, 2021, due to pancreatic cancer.

The memorial service will be held at Shuler Funeral Home at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 10, 2021. Reverend Donald Freeman of Bearwallow Baptist Church will be officiating.

J.W. was born in Georgetown, SC, to the late James Goldie Davis and the late Edith H. Ethridge Davis. The family later moved to Andrews, SC in 1950 where he grew up.

After high school graduation he enlisted in the U.S. Army and completed a tour in Vietnam. He earned his College Degree while serving and retired after 20 years in the military. He then retired from a second career as engineer and VP of radio and television stations.

J.W. became active in Oasis Shrine Club after moving to Hendersonville, was recognized as an Outstanding Shriner and served as President in 2015. He later served as Deacon of Bearwallow Baptist Church.

J.W. is preceded in death by his older brother, James G. Davis. He is lovingly remembered by his wife, Patricia A. (Perley) Davis, and his three daughters – Bonnie L. Davis Dennis, Teresa G. Davis Glass, and Susan F. Davis Oliver.

He is also survived by six grandchildren, family and friends.

In life he tried, succeeded, and was loved and respected by all who knew him.

In death he is joining family, friends and others who believe in GOD.
John Wesley Davis, age 81, of Hendersonville, NC, passed away on Friday, April 2, 2021, due to pancreatic cancer.

The memorial service will be held at Shuler Funeral Home at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 10, 2021. Reverend Donald Freeman of Bearwallow Baptist Church will be officiating.

J.W. was born in Georgetown, SC, to the late James Goldie Davis and the late Edith H. Ethridge Davis. The family later moved to Andrews, SC in 1950 where he grew up.

After high school graduation he enlisted in the U.S. Army and completed a tour in Vietnam. He earned his College Degree while serving and retired after 20 years in the military. He then retired from a second career as engineer and VP of radio and television stations.

J.W. became active in Oasis Shrine Club after moving to Hendersonville, was recognized as an Outstanding Shriner and served as President in 2015. He later served as Deacon of Bearwallow Baptist Church.

J.W. is preceded in death by his older brother, James G. Davis. He is lovingly remembered by his wife, Patricia A. (Perley) Davis, and his three daughters – Bonnie L. Davis Dennis, Teresa G. Davis Glass, and Susan F. Davis Oliver.

He is also survived by six grandchildren, family and friends.

In life he tried, succeeded, and was loved and respected by all who knew him.

In death he is joining family, friends and others who believe in GOD.


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