Lawrence Davis

Lawrence Calvin Davis was born to the union of Fred L. Davis and Allean Kitchum Davis in Marvell, Arkansas on July 11, 1940. He was the youngest of four children, affectionately known as” Little Brother”. Lawrence’s schooling included M. M. Tate High School where he graduated in 1960, and one year of college in Little Rock, Arkansas immediately following high school. Lawrence fell in love with the love of his life Beatrice Smith of Marvell, Arkansas and they married in 1965 after moving to Chicago. Lawrence was the proud father of three children—Sandy, Quintin and Regina. He worked various jobs until landing a job at Chicago Transit Authority as a bus driver. From there, he retired after 27 years. Lawrence loved to drive and served as the “Davis family GPS”. Those who were close to him would often refer to him for directions and shortcuts. “Dad” enjoyed sports, shopping for clothing, and shining his shoes. “Grandpa” loved the company of his three grandchildren—Amber, Vercinda, and Eboni. Lawrence loved to eat, and his grandchildren knew they would be well fed whenever they would visit him. He began to study the Bible with Jehovah’s Witnesses in 1971. He enjoyed learning about Jehovah and soon began to live by his word the Bible. Lawrence dedicated his life to Jehovah God and symbolized his dedication by water baptism in 1972. After many years of faithful service to Jehovah, he decided that he could do more and began to regular pioneer in 2005 and did so until his health no longer permitted. He also served as a loving elder for many, many years. He remained faithful to his ministry until his death. On Wednesday, October 29, 2014, Lawrence fell asleep in death. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Fred and Thurman. Lawrence leaves to cherish his memories, his wife, Beatrice of nearly 50 years; one sister, Pearl Jean McDonald; three children, Sandy (Joe) Gibson, Quintin (Cynthia) Davis and Regina Davis; three grandchildren, Amber Davis, Vercinda Burns and Eboni Davis; and many brothers and sisters in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, his spiritual family and friends.

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Lawrence Davis

July 11, 1940 - October 29, 2014