Celebrating the life of
Dwight Hamilton Davis, Jr.
September 17, 1922 - February 25, 2011
Dwight Hamilton Davis, Jr., 88, died February 25, 2011 at home. Dwight was a native of Savannah and lived here his entire life. He was employed by Southeastern Shipyard during World War II, and later employed at Western Auto from which he retired after 30 years. He was a former member of Bull Street Baptist Church, and later a longtime member of Morningside Baptist Church. As an avid photographer and picture framer, he spent much time photographing Savannah's historical sites and his family.
He is most recently preceded in death by sisters, Betty Cole and Louisa Williams, and brother, Edward Cole.
Up until his last moments he never waivered support of his family. For this and all of his unconditional love and commitment he will be lovingly remembered and missed.
He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Uldine Herrington Davis, son, Dwight H. Davis, III, daughters, Kim Cantillo and Eve Hunter, six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Visitation: 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Sunday, February 27, 2011 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
Funeral: 11:00 a.m., Monday, February 28, 2011 in the Hodgson Chapel of Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors.
Burial: Bonaventure Cemetery.
Please sign our online guestbook at www.foxandweeks.com
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
It is a great loss for the family. He was a wonderful man, husband, father, grandfather...He will be missed. Are hearts go out to all who loved him. Love you Papa.
- Beau & Cari, Mesa, AZ
No words can say or will be said to help with your loss. Losing a husband,father, grandfather is hard. May you remember the good times and laugh at the bad.
- Richard and Rhonda Sieg, Chandler, AZ
we are so sorry we know its hard losing someone that you love so much just know we are here for you. love de&Nancy
- Mr.Mrs.R.E.deRussyIII, savannah, GA
Dwight: Praying for you and your family. If there is anything I can do for you let me know. I will leave for Savannah shortly. Perry
- Perry James, Milledgeville, GA
My thoughts and prayers are with Uncle Dwight and his family. He was a good man, loved by all.
- Paula Partridge Ward, Savannah, GA
Dear Eve & family....Sorry to hear about your Dad. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all. We Love you. Richard & Theresa
- Theresa Hughes, Metter, GA
It is a great loss for the family. He was a wonderful man, husband, father, grandfather...He will be missed. Are hearts go out to all who loved him. Love you Papa.
- Beau & Cari, Mesa, AZ
No words can say or will be said to help with your loss. Losing a husband,father, grandfather is hard. May you remember the good times and laugh at the bad.
- Richard and Rhonda Sieg, Chandler, AZ
we are so sorry we know its hard losing someone that you love so much just know we are here for you. love de&Nancy
- Mr.Mrs.R.E.deRussyIII, savannah, GA
Dwight: Praying for you and your family. If there is anything I can do for you let me know. I will leave for Savannah shortly. Perry
- Perry James, Milledgeville, GA
My thoughts and prayers are with Uncle Dwight and his family. He was a good man, loved by all.
- Paula Partridge Ward, Savannah, GA
Dear Eve & family....Sorry to hear about your Dad. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all. We Love you. Richard & Theresa
- Theresa Hughes, Metter, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
