Perry Davis Memoriam

William Perry Davis, 68, of 232 Arbor Ridge Dr. (White Oak Estates), Bluefield, died Monday, Feb. 23, 2004. (Photo: 12 Sep. 03)

BLUEFIELD - William Perry Davis was born on Sept. 18, 1935. He was the son of the late Paul L. Davis Sr. and Virginia Perry Davis of Bramwell. He was a former resident of Bramwell and Bluefield and had resided in the Green Valley area for over 10 years. He was a graduate of Bramwell High School and Bluefield State College as well as National Business College in Roanoke, Va. He pursued several different occupations during his lifetime including teacher in the Mercer County School system, owner of the Maranatha Christian Bookstore in Princeton, manager of Paging Inc., and he was a former member of the Board and accountant for the Bluefield Union Mission, line position he held at the time of his death. He was widely known for his woodworking projects and was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Perry was a member of the First Christian Church of Bluefield where he had served as both a Deacon and an Elder; he previously taught Sunday school as well as worked with the youth and sang in the choir. He was a veteran having served with the U.S. Army for four years including a tour of duty in Germany.

A gift from Perry Davis, BHS Class '53. Many hand made wood crafts were awarded by Perry as prizes at the BHS Class '53 fiftieth reunion picnic held at Glenwood Park on 13 September 2003. His BHS Class '53 classmates recall the recent memories of Perry enjoying our 50th class reunion celebration and will never forget his many gifts to his classmates at the reunion picnic. We will miss Perry and cherish our recent memories of him.

Our fallen classmates still live in our hearts and memories. They shared the dreams of all of us. Their departure may separate us physically but not spiritually.