Mr. Wilbur Louis Davis

The Reverend Wilbur L. Davis under Divine Influence has prepared and preached his last sermon. He has been transformed and given a new assignment. Wilbur Louis Davis was born August 11, 1935 in King George County, Virginia to the parents of John and Laura (Short) Davis. He passed away in Saginaw, Michigan on February 20, 2019 at the age of 83 years. In 1939 along with his father, mother and brother, Leroy Davis left the Red Clay Hills of King George County and journeyed to Saginaw, MI. Wilbur was enrolled in Saginaw Public Schools at Carry Lincoln Elementary, Central Jr. High and Saginaw High Schools. At the age of 17 he left school to join the U.S. Army in 1952, and at the age of 20 he was awarded an honorable discharge. In 1983 he enrolled in O.I.C. to prepare for the G.E.D. Test. He earned his General Education Diploma through Delta College and a certificate from the State Board of Education in 1984. Mr. Davis was a longtime resident of Saginaw, he was ordained as a deacon and served under the direction of Pastor Charles Dallas at Measure of Faith Baptist Church and Greater Freewill Missionary Baptist Church. As a deacon he realized a need for more knowledge in Christian Education and in 1995 he enrolled in the United Bible Institution of United Theological Seminary and Bible College based in Monroe, LA. He attended the Flint Campus of U.B.I. of the U.T.S. In 2005 he traveled to Monroe to receive his Bachelor of Religious Education Degree. In the fall of that year he enrolled in their Master’s program. After completing his thesis, he traveled once again in 2009 to Monroe to attend the Commencement Ceremony where he received his Master of Theology Degree. Minister Davis was always friendly, courteous, kind and a real easy going man, quite a gentleman. He served faithfully at Greater Freewill Missionary Baptist Church with the Ministerial Staff. He enjoyed reading, teaching and studying Black History, he also enjoyed fishing. He was a retiree of Chevrolet Grey Iron Plant, GM, and a member of UAW Local 668. Minister Davis leaves to cherish his memory, son, Derrick Davis; grandchild, Alonda Sylvia; a host of step-children; a brother, Leroy Davis; many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Laura Davis; others that preceded him in death, Gertrude Davis, Dorthy Davis, Kimberly Sumpter, Wonder Harris, Laura Harmon, Joyce Collier and Aurthur Boyd. Memorial service will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 7, 2019 at Greater Freewill Missionary Baptist Church, 615 Irving Park, Saginaw, MI 48601. Pastor Kenneth Reed will officiate.

Mr. Wilbur Louis Davis

August 11, 1935 - February 20, 2019