William Pryor "Bill" Davis
Greesboro- William Pryor "Bill" Davis, 96, went to meet The Lord on Friday, October 23, 2020. He was born in Warrenton the son of the late Samuel and Annie Virginia Dowtin Davis. Bill was a lifelong, faithful and active member of First Presbyterian Church in Greensboro. He me his wife of 62 years there. Bill was married to Ruth Nelson of Lenoir, NC in 1957. Prior to their meeting, Bill served his country as a tail gunner in a B-17 bomber over Normandy as well as other campaigns in Europe. He survived two plane crashes and was Honorably Discharged and joined the "52/20 Club". This "club" provided to veterans a payment of $20 per week for 52 weeks. The GI Bill allowed him to graduate from "State College"(NC State) and he continued to follow Wolf Pack sports avidly all of his life. Bill went on to have a combined career of 32 years employment beginning with Klopman Mills and retiring from Burlington Industries at age 64. Bill enjoyed volunteering with his son's Boy Scout troop and he loved being outside. When Bill's grandchildren were young, he had fun playing games with them. Checkers and Wii's "Rock Band" were among his favorites. He loved spending time with his family and traveling with childhood friends from Warrenton. In his latter years, he enjoyed many activities at River Landing, especially playing chair volleyball with his friends there. Bill was pre-deceased by his beloved wife, Ruth, in May 2019. Those left to preserve his memory include his son, Pryor Davis, Jr.; his daughter, Nelson Edwards and husband, Will; grandchildren, Nancye, Susan, Sally and William Edwards, Jr.; multiple nephews and a host of extended family and friends. Memorial services will be held at 1:00 pm on Sunday, November 1st at Blaylock Funeral Home with a graveside commemoration with military honors to follow at Fairview Cemetery. The family wishes to thank the staff and caregivers at River Landing for their support and affection to Bill during his last years. Memorial contributions may be made to the River Landing Employee Appreciation Fund, 1575 John Knox Drive, Colfax, NC 27235. -"Stop at the crossroads and look. Ask for the ancient Godly Way and walk in it; and you will find rest for your souls." -Jeremiah 6:16Obituary
Greesboro- William Pryor "Bill" Davis, 96, went to meet The Lord on Friday, October 23, 2020. He was born in Warrenton the son of the late Samuel and Annie Virginia Dowtin Davis. Bill was a lifelong, faithful and active member of First Presbyterian Church in Greensboro. He me his wife of 62 years there. Bill was married to Ruth Nelson of Lenoir, NC in 1957. Prior to their meeting, Bill served his country as a tail gunner in a B-17 bomber over Normandy as well as other campaigns in Europe. He survived two plane crashes and was Honorably Discharged and joined the "52/20 Club". This "club" provided to veterans a payment of $20 per week for 52 weeks. The GI Bill allowed him to graduate from "State College"(NC State) and he continued to follow Wolf Pack sports avidly all of his life. Bill went on to have a combined career of 32 years employment beginning with Klopman Mills and retiring from Burlington Industries at age 64. Bill enjoyed volunteering with his son's Boy Scout troop and he loved being outside. When Bill's grandchildren were young, he had fun playing games with them. Checkers and Wii's "Rock Band" were among his favorites. He loved spending time with his family and traveling with childhood friends from Warrenton. In his latter years, he enjoyed many activities at River Landing, especially playing chair volleyball with his friends there. Bill was pre-deceased by his beloved wife, Ruth, in May 2019. Those left to preserve his memory include his son, Pryor Davis, Jr.; his daughter, Nelson Edwards and husband, Will; grandchildren, Nancye, Susan, Sally and William Edwards, Jr.; multiple nephews and a host of extended family and friends. Memorial services will be held at 1:00 pm on Sunday, November 1st at Blaylock Funeral Home with a graveside commemoration with military honors to follow at Fairview Cemetery. The family wishes to thank the staff and caregivers at River Landing for their support and affection to Bill during his last years. Memorial contributions may be made to the River Landing Employee Appreciation Fund, 1575 John Knox Drive, Colfax, NC 27235. -"Stop at the crossroads and look. Ask for the ancient Godly Way and walk in it; and you will find rest for your souls." -Jeremiah 6:16
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