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1933 - 2009
 "To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord." Glenn Carson "Cotton" Davis, 76, of Barboursville, husband of 55 years to Shirley Cyrus Davis, went home to be with his Lord on Monday, May 18, 2009, at Cabell Huntington Hospital. Funeral service will be conducted 1 p.m. Friday, May 22, 2009, at Cyrus Creek Baptist Church with Pastor Bob Ray and Pastor Carl Merritt officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Memorial Park, Milton. He was born March 8, 1933, in Cabell County, a son of the late Charles and Nellie Burge Davis. He is also preceded in death by three brothers, Eugene, Floyd "Dud" and Harry; one sister, Maxine Davis. He was devoted member of Cyrus Creek Baptist Church for more than 40 years. He served as the Sunday School Superintendent, Deacon, Trustee, Devotional Leader and friend. His love of his church and his church family was so much its hard to put into words. He retired from Steel of West Virginia after 42 years of service. He also served in the United States Army surviving in the Korean Conflict. In addition to his wife he is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Angela and Kevin Rice of Glendale, AZ.; two sons and daughter-in-law, Jerry Davis, Paul and Karen Davis; three special grandchildren, Nathan Rice and wife Lindsey, Dutch Davis his best buddy, and his most beautiful granddaughter, Hannah Davis; one great grandchild, Two Gun Carson Rice; special nephews, Mike Davis and Donald Davis and wife Net, and a host of other nieces and nephews; special friend Stuart Cyrus; and the "Round in the Holler" girls. The family would like to thank the VA Hospital Staff, Dr. Jerry Rogers, and the staff with the Home Base Primary Care, and his caregiver, Jennifer Scarberry. In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to the Cyrus Creek Church Beams Bible program. Friends may visit from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, May 21, 2009, at Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville or one hour prior to service on Friday at the church. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace. |
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There are currently 17 condolences.
David & Elaine Shah
Thursday May 28, 2009 at
12:59 PM
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Dear Shirley, Paul and family, We are so sorry to hear of Cotton's passing. I always enjoyed the family dinners we had. Cotton will be missed by all who were fortunate to know him. If you ever need anything, please don't hesitate to ask. with love, David & Elaine Shah
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Rex & Irene Evans
Monday May 25, 2009 at
11:20 PM
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Dear Shirley, I am very sorry the great loss in life. We loved both "Cotton" & you very much, and you were both the very first friends we made when we started at Cyrus Ck.Church, I remember very well if we missed on service the next service "Cotton" would always come back to our seat & shake hands & tell us we were missed & then he would give us that wounderful smile he had & say'WELCOME BACK AGAIN".
Our prayers & Deepest Sympathy are with you & your family.
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Rhonda Sweet
Sweet04rl@aol.com
Friday May 22, 2009 at
12:20 PM
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Dear Shirley,Jerry,Angela,and Paul
I wanted to give my deepest love and condolences to you. Cotton has always been a special friend to me, always giving me moral support in everything, especially my singing. He is and will always be a wonderful person in my heart and memory. May God Be with you and give you Grace for all your needs. Your sister in Christ, Rhonda Sweet
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mark finley
Friday May 22, 2009 at
12:14 PM
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Shirley and Family ,Cotton was such a blessing to me.He ALWAYS had a word of encouragement for me.I will miss him and will be praying for you all.Our loss is definitely heavens gain.I feel so bad i wasn't able to come to the viewing,I am in revival this week but I assure you my thoughts were and are with You.
Love you ins,
Pastor Mark&Deb
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Robin & Albert (JR) Morris
awvgirl@bellsouth.net
Thursday May 21, 2009 at
5:30 PM
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Shirley and Family, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Mike & Karen Wilmoth
Thursday May 21, 2009 at
4:35 PM
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So many memories are connected to Cotton & Shirley. B.Y.F. leaders, Halloween parties, sled riding, Cotton's laughter and quiet smile. His love of the land, his church and his family. His friendship with Lloyd & Marcelle was so appreciated. He's enjoying a great reunion gathering now. Prayers to his family from ours.
Love,
Mike & Karen
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Megan Roberts
meswift@bellsouth.net
Thursday May 21, 2009 at
4:15 PM
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Davis Family,
I want you to know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers. I've learned that it helps to remember the fun happy times. I enjoyed the little bit of time that I got to spend with Cotton and I know that he will truly be missed. Know that we are all thinking of you. Megan, Nick, and Zach Roberts
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Mr.and Mrs. Judy Lynett & DonaldRay Davis
Thursday May 21, 2009 at
3:31 PM
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Anut Shiley, Jerry, Angla,Paul, (OUR FAMILY) , We love and miss Uncel Cotton very much And would not wish him back for nothing we know if he were here he would tell all he seen the plan of Salvation and invite them to the Lords house, Romans 3:23-Frist John 1:7-Psalms51:7-second Peter 3;18-John 14;2- and last but not lest Romans 10:9 , we know he will never be in pain ever again and He is with our LORD JESUS CHRST ,we will see him soon our pray and love is with you all God Bless and keep ya.
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Ronnie Wetherholt
Thursday May 21, 2009 at
2:29 PM
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I remember so many good times at the church with Cotton. He always had a bright smile on his face. He will be missed by all that knew him. Even though I moved to Savannah, Ga., I still tried to keep up with the friends I had in the Cyrus Creek church community. My prayers are with the family.
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Tina Berry Earhart
Thursday May 21, 2009 at
10:55 AM
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I am so sorry for your loss but may you take comfort in knowing he has went home to be with his heavenly father. Just know our prayers are with you all.
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Dale Vititow
snooky1956@yahoo.com
Thursday May 21, 2009 at
9:49 AM
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Cotton will be missed. I respected him and Shirley very highly. My thoughts are with you all.
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Jodi (Meadows) Chandler
Thursday May 21, 2009 at
9:32 AM
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Paul, and Karen I'm sorry for your loss. Your Dad was such a sweet guy. My love and prayers are with you at this hard time in your life.
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Rick, Ginger & Lyndsay Chapman
regnig62@aol.com
Thursday May 21, 2009 at
7:46 AM
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To The Entire Davis Family,
We are all so sorry about Cotton's passing. He was always kind and good, had a smile on his face. Our loss is definately Heaven's gain... May God's grace see you through this time of sorrow..
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Steve Chapman
stevechapman1967@yahoo.com
Wednesday May 20, 2009 at
10:22 PM
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The memories flood back-where you saw Cotton, you saw Shirley. What an example of love they were to so many. They have been great friends of the family for many years.
The last time I saw Cotton was the weekend of his birthday-he was dealing with the pain and hardship of growing old.
Now, he is healed and waiting for the day his dear wife walks beside him again.
Longing for the day when we meet again.
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marsha
Wednesday May 20, 2009 at
7:14 PM
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Shirley,and family. we just wanted to say how much we will miss cotton. he was the best. you are all in our prayers. we love you . greg, marsha,& ryan bostic
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DEBBIE (MOORE) & CHARLEY BERRY
Wednesday May 20, 2009 at
4:19 PM
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WORDS CAN'T EXPLAIN THE SORRY I FEEL. I WILL MISS DAD COTTON BUT I KNOW HE WOULD SAY, DON'T GRIEVE FOR
ME. WORK FOR THE LORD AND MEET ME THERE. I FEEL VERY BLESSED TO HAVE HAD HIM IN MY LIFE GROWING UP. MY PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU. JUST REMEMBER THE LAST BREATH ON THIS EARTH MEANT HIS NEXT BREATH WAS IN THE PRESENSE OF THE LORD
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Dalene Renfroe
Wednesday May 20, 2009 at
3:34 PM
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He will be missed. He was such a joy to be around. He really added to the VIST Support Group and we had a great time on our trip to Birmingham. Always a smile on his face and joy in his heart.
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