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Bishop Ernest
Davis Jr.
Aug 14, 1949 — Aug 27, 2023
Bishop Ernest Davis Jr. was born August 14, 1948, in Newberry South Carolina to the late Eugene and Laugenia Davis.
Ernest attended the Winston- Salem/ Forsyth County Schools. He retired from the North Carolina School of the Arts /Steven Center. He enjoyed talking to anyone about Jesus Christ. He loved to fellowship over a good meal! Ernest also loved fishing and had plenty of stories to share about every fishing trip he took. He loved giving and helping anyone who was in need.
Ernest pastored his own church in High Point North Carolina for several years before relocating back to Winston Salem NC where he joined New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church. He served on the ministerial staff faithfully until his health declined.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife; Elizabeth Gibson Davis, siblings; Joel Davis, Bobby Davis, Ygenia Davis and Charles Davis.
Ernest departed this life on Sunday August 27, 2023, at Trellis Supportive Care Center, following a period of illness.
He leaves cherished memories to his siblings, Robert Davis of Detroit Michigan, Delores Davis Peguese, Olia Mae Kennedy (Willie) and Leroy Davis (Pearlie) all of Winston Salem NC; nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, countless relatives, and friends including a devoted friends Rev. Jimmy Wright.
Homegoing services will be held at 12:00 noon Friday September 1, 2023 at New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church. The family will receive friends from 11:30am-12:00pm Friday at the church. His remains may be viewed Thursday August 31, 2023 from 12pm-6pm at the funeral home.
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