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William Merton Davis

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William Merton Davis

Birth
Lost Creek, Harrison County, West Virginia, USA
Death
14 May 1947 (aged 75)
Elkhorn, Walworth County, Wisconsin, USA
Burial
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA Add to Map
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DAVIS—Will Merton Davis, son of Clinton H. and Josephine Davis, was born January 12, 1872 at Lost Creek, W. Va„ and passed away May 14, 1947, at the Elkhorn hospital, Elkhorn, Wis. He was married to Lillian Ramsay, March 13, 1929, at Chicago, Ill., since which time they have resided at Williams Bay, Wis. Mr. Davis was a staunch Seventh Day Baptist and at death was a member of the Milton Wisconsin church. He was also an associate member of the Palm Springs Community church, believing in casting his influence for Christ wherever he might be. After his first severe heart attack God granted him eleven more years of philanthropic work. His love for people, hospitality and friendliness won him many friends. He is survived by his widow, one daughter, two grandchildren and four sisters. Funeral service was conducted at Milton Church Sabbath afternoon, May 17, by his pastor, Elmo Fitz Randolph, assisted by President Hill. Interment was in Mt. Hope cemetery, Chicago, Elder Kindred officiating.
DAVIS—Will Merton Davis, son of Clinton H. and Josephine Davis, was born January 12, 1872 at Lost Creek, W. Va„ and passed away May 14, 1947, at the Elkhorn hospital, Elkhorn, Wis. He was married to Lillian Ramsay, March 13, 1929, at Chicago, Ill., since which time they have resided at Williams Bay, Wis. Mr. Davis was a staunch Seventh Day Baptist and at death was a member of the Milton Wisconsin church. He was also an associate member of the Palm Springs Community church, believing in casting his influence for Christ wherever he might be. After his first severe heart attack God granted him eleven more years of philanthropic work. His love for people, hospitality and friendliness won him many friends. He is survived by his widow, one daughter, two grandchildren and four sisters. Funeral service was conducted at Milton Church Sabbath afternoon, May 17, by his pastor, Elmo Fitz Randolph, assisted by President Hill. Interment was in Mt. Hope cemetery, Chicago, Elder Kindred officiating.


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