Sherman Davis, Jr.'s Obituary
Memorial Service for Superintendent Sherman Davis, Jr.
"Death is not the end - But the beginning of eternal life"
Supt. Sherman Davis, after a long illness, passed away on Sunday, June 27, 2010 at the age of 79. The Memorial service will be held Saturday, July 3, 2010 at The COGIC Headquarters - 9201 Pacific Avenue - 11:00 am (viewing 9-11). He served as pastor of the Altheimer Memorial Church of God in Christ for 28 years. He grew up and received his formal education in Memphis, Tennessee. In 1952, while serving in the armed service as a Medical Corpsman, he was called to the ministry. He was ordained to the gospel ministry in 1954 by the late Bishop A.B. McEwen. Supt. Davis' passion in life was not to be successful but to be significant. He wanted to be remembered for his compassion, courage and desire to enrich the lives of others. In 1990, the Sherman Davis, Jr. Scholarship fund was organized in his honor. The young people of Altheimer Memorial Church have been the benefactors to encourage them to receive that first college degree.
He leaves to cherish his memory his devoted wife of 56 years, Curlie C. Davis, son Carl Davis (Harolyn), daughter Carol Clark (Dexter), brothers Alfred C. Davis, Sr. (Mary), Wylie Davis (Glenda), Sol DiaEze, Jeremiah Davis, 6 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, a host of nieces and nephews, family and friends whose lives are richer because he lived.
The family would like for contributions to be given to the SDJ Scholarship fund - Altheimer Memorial Church, 1121 Altheimer St, Tacoma WA 98405
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