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ALBANY -- Larry Michael Davis, 55, of Albany died Saturday, January 21, 2012. Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 26, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. at Gillionville Baptist Church. Concluding service and interment will follow at Park Hill Cemetery Mausoleum in Columbus, Georgia at 3 p.m. Visitation will be held Wednesday, January 25, 2012, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Kimbrell-Stern. Rev. Tony Haefs and Rev. Giles Lovejoy will officiate.
A native of Columbus, Georgia, Mr. Davis graduated from Baker High School in 1974 and graduated from Columbus State University (formerly Columbus College) with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice. Upon graduation he moved to Albany in 1979 where he began his employment with the Albany Police Department. He served in various capacities as a patrol officer, Detective, SWAT team member/leader, as well as in Planning and Training. He was a Police Academy Instructor from 1987 - 1989 teaching firearms and officer survival. In 1991 he became a Dougherty County Deputy Sheriff / investigator with Water, Gas and Light where he was presently employed having worked a total of 32 years in law enforcement. He was a member of Gillionville Baptist Church and a former member of Sherwood Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Patti Williams Davis of Albany, a daughter, Shannon Virginia Burch and her husband Matthew of Baker County, a son Brett Michael Davis of Albany, a daughter Kendyl Ellen Davis of Albany, and one grandchild, Shelbie Virginia Burch of Baker County. Mr. Davis was predeceased by his parents, Louie David Davis and Winifred Inez Corbett Davis a brother, Earl David Davis, and a sister-in-law, Phyllis Paye Davis.
In honor of Larry Michael Davis, memorials may be made to: Gideon's International, Post Office Box 140800, Nashville, TN 37214-0800 www.gideons.org, Wounded Warriors Project, 4899 Belfort, Road, Suite 300 Jacksonville, Florida 32256 www.woundedwariorsproject.org, or Special Olympics Georgia, 4000 Dekalb Technology Pkwy, Suite 400, Bldg. 400, Atlanta, Georgia 30340 www.specialolympicsga.org
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Marcia Hayes (Sanders) (1972)
So sorry to hear about the passing of Mike. We went to the Junior/Senior prom together. A great person gone on to be with the Lord. I have so many fond memories of Mike, growing up, our church even though we didn't keep in touch for many years after graduation I still heard about him and his good doings. He will truly be missed by all. God Bless.
Buddy "Charles" Harris (1974)
I am sorry to hear about Mike. I lived in Albany 8 years and wish I had known that he had lived there since college. My prayers are with his family.
Buddy Harris '74
David Waters (1974)
I knew Michael very well, our entire Waters family did. Great guy , quiet and well-reserved. All of our regards to his family and friends who loved him well. You will surely be missed..The Waters and Wallace(neighbor family)family
Brenda Carter (McGregor) (1969)
Remebering Mike and his family....Such good memories of his Mom, Dad, & brother. Such a great Christian family. Brenda Carter McGregor. Class of 1969