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GATE CITY, VA - Manuel F. Davis, (85), of Gate City, VA passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2023 peacefully with his family watching over him.
Manuel was born in Yuma, VA, graduated from Cleveland High School and proudly served in the US Army. He worked for many years at King Ford and Daugherty Brothers Chevrolet in Gate City, VA and retired from Joy Manufacturing in Duffield, VA. He was a long-time active member of Prospect United Methodist Church in Yuma, VA.
Manuel is survived by his wife of 64 years, June; his sons Greg Davis and wife Ginger & Tracy Davis and wife Vicki; grandchildren, Nicole Davis, Kinley Davis, Taylor Gardner and husband Levi, and Alex Davis; great-grandson, Jude Gardner; sisters, Wanda Hackney and Barbara Mann; brother, Norman Davis. He is preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Dessie Davis; nephew, Jim Davis; brother-in-law, Clyde Hackney; sister-in-law, Jo Salyers.
The family would like to give a special thank you to the staff at The Villages at Allandale for their kind and compassionate care for Manuel and all of us.
Visitation will be from 5-7 pm on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at Colonial Funeral Home in Weber City, VA. Funeral Service will follow at 7 pm with Rev. Crystal Smith officiating. Music will be provided by Prospect United Methodist Church Choir. Graveside service will be held at 11 am on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at Holston View Cemetery. Those wishing to attend are asked to meet at Colonial Funeral Home at 10 am to go in procession to the cemetery. Military honors will be provided by American Legion Posts #3/265 and VA National Guard Honors Team.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to Prospect United Methodist Church.
Online condolences may be made to the Davis family by visiting our website at www.colonialfhscott.com
COLONIAL FUNERAL HOME, Weber City, VA is honored to serve the family of Manuel F. Davis.
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Rodney and Crystal Taylor
November 15, 2023
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. You are in our thoughts & prayers.
Joel J Jones
November 15, 2023
Worked With Manuel for years at Joy MFG untill he retired from there. We sat and talked almost everyday and realley enjoyed his insights and friendship. My condolences to you all. Looking forward to seeing him again,save me a seat Manuel.
Rocky & Christie Blakely
November 15, 2023
Davis Family - Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you during this difficult time. Praying for God's peace and comfort today and in the days ahead.
David & Helen Blalock
November 14, 2023
Davis Family - Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Stay strong and remember the great memories as you celebrate his life.
November 14, 2023
Greg & Family,
We were sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. You & your family will be in our thoughts & prayers
Sincerely,
Jeff Frazier
Greta Duty
November 14, 2023
My dad, Dewey Manis, was a resident with Manuel. I personally spoke with Manuel many times about where he worked, his wife, & many other topics. He was such a sweet man. Manuel & my dad would talk quite a bit. My family sure did think a lot of him. Praying for his family.
Jonathan Reed
November 13, 2023
Manuel put a smile on my face at the Villages everyday. My dad is in there, Sarge Reed, and I always enjoyed visiting with and talking to Manuel. He was a kind soul and me and my family will miss seeing him.
Emogene Quillen
November 13, 2023
Tracie and Vickie I am so sorry for your loss.. Asking God to wrap your family in His arms of love providing peace comfort and strength as only He can.
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