Austin Andrew Davis. Jr.

Feb. 11, 1948 - Nov. 14, 2002

Austin Andrew "A.D." Davis Jr., formerly of South Bend, passed away in his sleep on Thursday, Nov. 14, in Collins, Miss., where he had resided the past several years. He was 54.

"A.D." born in South Bend on Feb 11, 1948, to Rev. Austin and Rose Edna who both preceded him in death. Mr. Davis was educated in public schools of South Bend was a 1967 graduate of John Adams High School.

Drafted the United States Army, he was a veteran of the Vietnam War. Mr. Davis worked briefly for City of South Bend as a housing inspector, and later joined the South Bend police force from which he retired after 20 years of service. Soon after his retirement he moved to Mississippi and whiled away his days in his double-wide trailer and swapped tall tales with friends and kinfolk under a big oak tree.

In June 1973, in South Bend, Mr. Davis wed the former Clara M. Jones.

To this union were born two sons, Austin Cornelius (Laura) of Houston, Texas, and Demond Germaine of Raleigh, N.C., who survive. A daughter, Trina Davis (Quinton) King of Memphis, Tenn., and a son, Travis Johnson of South Bend, also survive Mr. Davis. He was blessed to enjoy and shower with love two granddaughters and one grandson. In addition to his children, Mr. Davis, the second of nine children, is survived by his five brothers, Richard of Decatur, Ga., Bruford (Joan) of Fort Wayne, Ind., Phillip (Nellie) of Atlanta, Ga., Darlies J. (Sandra) of Hattiesburg, Miss., and Bradford A. of Stone Mountain, Ga. Three sisters, Ollisteen "Steen" King Miles of Decatur, Ga., Mary (Lee) Sanders of Stone Mountain and Mae Rose Hamilton of Jackson, Miss., along with a host of beloved nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

A.D. had a big heart. He was a kind, caring, compassionate and sensitive person who would give you the shirt off his back. He loved his family and his friends. He could not stand injustice. A.D. was most proud of his children and the fact that his two youngest brothers followed him into police work: Captain D.J. Davis of Hattiesburg and Officer Brad Davis of DeKalb County, Ga. A.D. also had a tremendous sense of humor and could make you laugh even without trying. He's at peace now, resting safely in the arms of Jesus and attempting to whisper but saying loudly, "Hey buddy. Don't worry about me. I'm o.k."

Arrangements are being handled in Mississippi by the Reeves Funeral Home of Mount Olive where a memorial service will be held today, Nov. 17, at 3 p.m. The funeral will be held Tuesday, Nov. 19, at 11 a.m. in the New Jerusalem Baptist Church, 215 Johnson St. The Clark-O'Neal Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements in South Bend. Burial will take place at Highland Cemetery.

Article from 17 Nov 2002 The South Bend Tribune (South Bend, IN)

Source: Newspapers.com

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