Rev. Archie Davis

On August 29, 2015, The Reverend Archie Davis joined his Lord and his beloved children: Walter Powell Davis, Phillip Randall Davis, and Jane Helen Davis in heaven. Archie died following a brief illness. His wife of 64 years, Jane Powell Davis was with Archie when the Lord dismissed him from his earthly service. Several days prior to his death, his granddaughters, Helen Powell Medlin and Caroline Jane Medlin enjoyed a wonderful visit with him. He is survived by sisters, Louise Finch of Greenville, South Carolina and Alpha Holder of Spartanburg, South Carolina, and many special nieces and nephews. Archie was born in Spartanburg, South Carolina where he attended public school. He graduated from Columbia Bible College (now Columbia International University) with a B. A. in Biblical Education, Columbia Theological Seminary with a Masters in Divinity. He served pastorates in North Carolina and South Carolina, 25 years in South Florida in Miami and Hollywood. Locally, he pastored Eastminster Presbyterian Church in East Cobb and North Avenue Presbyterian Church, as minister of pastoral care. His daily life of gentle kindness to everyone gave authenticity to the words he preached. In the midst of seriousness about preaching the gospel and traditional Christian education, Archie had a marvelous sense of humor that lifted the spirits of all.

A memorial service will be held 11 am, Saturday, September 12 at North Avenue Presbyterian Church followed with a reception in the church parlor. A memorial service will be held 4 pm, Sunday, September 13 at New Hope Presbyterian Church, Gastonia, North Carolina, followed by interment at the church cemetery with a reception to follow.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial gifts be made to North Avenue Presbyterian Church 607 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30308.