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1923 - 2010
WAITMAN DAVIS SR., 87, of Barboursville, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 3, 2010, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. Waitman was born February 21, 1923, in Wayne County, to the late Leo and Polly Keck Davis. Waitman was the owner of Davis Variety Store. He was a flower salesman for over 53 years, and a root and ginseng dealer for over 38 years. He enjoyed his work and his cutomers. Waitman was a longtime member of Gethsemane United Baptist Church, where he was a Sunday school teacher for many years. Waitman enjoyed playing his many musical intruments, singing and writing songs. He is survived by two daughters, Linda Clark of Apple Grove, W.Va., and Cathy Adkins of Branchland, W.Va.; two sons, James (Shirley) Smith of Ellenboro, W.Va., and Waitman Davis Jr. (Frances) of Branchland; eight granchildren, Rick (Lisa) Smith, Cindy (Neal) Morgan, Misty, Michael, and Brandon Clark, Christopher Adkins, Wesley and Cassie Davis; two great-grandchildren, Michaela and Shelby Smith; one brother, Ransom (Ellie) Davis; one sister, Ola "Sis" Baker; special buddy, Sissy; special friends Buddy Merritt, Bobby Burns and Jonah Adkins; and numerous other family and friends. Waitman is preceded in death by his parents, his wife of 34 years Louise Hesson Davis; three brothers, Virgil, Cazzie and Curtis Davis; two sisters, Reba Adkins and Murl Bradshaw; two sons-in-law, Robert Clark, and Joel Adkins; The family would like to thank Hospice of Huntington and Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, November 5, 2010, at Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel, Barboursville and after 1 p.m. Saturday at the church. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, November 6, 2010, at Gethsemane United Baptist Church, Barboursville, with Rev. Bobby Burns, Rev. Zach Bills and Rev. Jonah Adkins officiating. Burial will follow at White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville. Sons and grandsons will be pallbearers. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace or by emailing WaitmanDavis@gmail.com
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There are currently 9 condolences.
Sara
Monday November 29, 2010 at
10:59 AM
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Linda, Cathy, and Jim (and family):
I am so very sorry for your loss. Waitman was a great man! I sold roots to him for years. We loved talking about the old days and bragging on our families. You are in my prayers. God bless you all!
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Kara Nida Harshbarger
Sunday November 14, 2010 at
7:19 PM
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Waitman was one of my favorite people from my childhood. He was my Sunday School teacher for quite a few years and I'm pretty sure in VBS too. He was always a selfless person and loved teaching children about the Lord. I'm a Sunday School teacher now, and I think of Waitman very often. His family will be in my prayers.
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April Morgan Henderson
Monday November 8, 2010 at
1:23 AM
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Im sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad,You family will be in my Prayers April
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Christina, Chris, Aiden, and Liam Copley
Saturday November 6, 2010 at
11:36 PM
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I love you Uncle Waitman!! You will always hold a special place in my heart for all the times we shared, the trips to your store, the Sunday dinners with Great Grandma Murl, these are memories I will cherish always. Rest In Peace Uncle Waitman.
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Billy Miles
ride4thebrandcowboy@yahoo.com
Friday November 5, 2010 at
10:41 PM
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To the Davis Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow, your dad was a good man who worked hard his whole life but took time out of his day to always make us feel welcome. God be with you.
Billy Miles
Lewistown Montana
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Tammy Christian
Friday November 5, 2010 at
5:02 PM
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Cathy I am sorry about the loss of your dad you are in my prayers and thoughts. your Friend Tammy
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Tamra
tamracregut@zoominternet.net
Friday November 5, 2010 at
12:02 PM
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I will always remember uncle Waitman for his kindness and his loving self. I will always cherish our trips to the amish country and lake erie and of course our Ponderosa dinners every sunday when I was little. I love him dearly and he will be missed by many. I love you uncle waitman!
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Big Sandy Area, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Friday November 5, 2010 at
11:03 AM
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We are very sorry for your loss. Your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
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Deana Nida Kincade
Friday November 5, 2010 at
10:44 AM
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Linda, Kathy, and Waitman Jr...please know your family is in my prayers. Your father was very special in many ways. I always enjoyed being in his presence.
Deana
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