Deacon Herbert Davis Jr.

DEACON HERBERT DAVIS, JR. Deacon Herbert Davis, Jr, transitioned into eternal rest on Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at the Stamford Hospital. Herbert Davis Jr. was born on July 6, 1944 in Marion, South Carolina. He was the third child of the late Herbert Davis, Sr and Golida Davis. Herbert received his formal education in Centernary, South Carolina and was a graduate of Terrell’s Bay High School in Centernary. He relocated to Stamford, Connecticut during the era of the 1960’s. Mr. Davis was initially employed in the Culinary Department of the Stamford Hospital for fifteen years. Thereafter, he served as a professional transporter for Roadway Express, Incorporated of Stamford, Connecticut, for a period of thirty years. During his tenure there, he engaged in numerous transporting expeditions throughout the local vicinity of Connecticut. Following his retirement from Roadway, Mr. Davis was employed as a transportation provider for the Learning Center at Piper’s Hill in Stamford, Connecticut, and served as a Crossing Guard for the Stamford Board of Education. A devout and committed Christian, Herbert Davis was a venerable and faithful member of the Union Baptist Church for forty-eight years. He was ordained as a Deacon under the pastoral leadership of the Reverend Dr. Robert W. Perry, and eminently served as the Vice Chairman of the Deacon Ministry for many years. He was also a dedicated member of The Men’s Choir, the Union Baptist Church Gospel Choir and the UBC Mass Choir. He diligently attended Sunday Worship Services, Bible Study classes and Prayer Services. His favorite Biblical scripture was Psalm 119: 33- 40. Deacon Davis was a dedicated, loyal and supportive husband to his beloved wife of fifty- seven years, Bobbie Jean Mullins Davis with whom he entered into Holy Matrimony on December 23rd, 1965. A man of tremendous righteousness and integrity, he was a devoted and benevolent father and grandfather who possessed a deep and abiding love for his family and savored the quality time that he was privileged to spend with them. He was especially endeared to his children and grandchildren whom he generously nurtured in religious ideals, and with whom he shared knowledge, wisdom, advice and guidance on all aspects of life. During leisure time and annual vacations, Herbert, affectionately known as “Herb” or “Dave”, enjoyed pleasurable travel excursions with his family to Martha’s Vineyard in Massachusetts, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, Alabama and Disney World in Orlando, Florida. As Herbert enjoyed driving, many of their vacations were taken in the family van. He also relished entertaining and fellowshipping with family members and friends on celebratory occasions. Herbert Davis was a cordial and congenial individual who heartwarmingly embraced everyone whom he encountered with his warm, effervescent personality, infectious sense of humor, sincerity and generous spirit. Deacon Davis maintained a fervent and profound love for Almighty God, the church, his Pastor, fellow Christians and his commitment to servant leadership. A marvelous church leader, he was passionate about his service in God’s earthly kingdom. The significant time and energy which he expended in outreach to others was incredible. He was everyone’s deacon. He cared for others as if they were members of his own family. His illustrious Deaconate ministry included maintaining steadfast communication with the congregation through solicitous and prayerful telephone calls; assisting with multiple special church events; and visiting the sick and shut -in community in hospitals, homes and nursing home facilities on a weekly basis. He additionally provided transportation whenever it was needed, among a myriad of other acts of benevolence. In addition to his parents, Deacon Herbert Davis was predeceased by three sisters: Mary Davis, Pearl Graham and Dorothea Davis; and one brother: Raymond Davis. He leaves to cherish his treasured memory, his beloved wife of fifty-seven years, Mrs. Bobbie Jean Mullins Davis; two sons: Michael Davis (Alissa) of Stratford, Connecticut and Brent Davis of Stamford, Connecticut; two daughters: Tonya Hampton (Sean) of Arizona and Daphne Davis of Stamford, Connecticut; six grandchildren: Kimmy Davis, Brandi Davis, Amaya Davis, Morgan Davis, Faith Hampton and Sean Hampton, Jr.; three brothers in law: Gerald Mullins, Tommie Mullins and Glenn Mullins; and three sisters -in-law: Yvonne Mullins, Sylvia Mullins and Evelyn Stewart and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family members and friends. Deacon Davis will be lovingly remembered as the perfect embodiment of an exemplary Christian, a devoted and compassionate husband, father and grandfather, a dedicated and honorable servant of God and humanity and a beneficent relative and friend, whose love and inspiration will be infinitely perpetuated within our hearts. Homegoing Services will be held at Union Baptist Church, 805 Newfield Avenue, Stamford, Ct., on Saturday, November 12, 2022. A Service of Visitation will be held at 10:00 am to 11:00 am, followed by a Celebration of Life Service at 11:00 am. Interment will follow at Woodland Cemetery, Stamford, Connecticut.

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Deacon Herbert Davis Jr.

July 6, 1944 - November 2, 2022