Sympathy Notice: Rev. David William Davies Jr

Posted: June 13 2017 at 12:00 AM

Rev. David William Davies Jr., retired clergy member of the Northern Illinois Conference passed away on Monday, June 12, 2017. During his ministry with the Northern Illinois Conference, he served Chadwick: Hope, Fair Haven, Albany, and Ottawa: First. He was 73 years old.

Services will begin with a visitation at Savanna: First United Methodist Church, 2100 Chicago Avenue, Savanna, Illinois on Thursday, June 15, 2017, at 4 p.m. The memorial will take place on Friday, June 16, 2017, at 10:30 a.m. at Savanna: First United Methodist Church.

Messages of condolence may be sent to his wife:

Bonnie Davies

9178A Deerpath Lane

Savanna, IL 61074

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent in Rev. Davies’ name to:

Ronald McDonald House

211 E Grand Avenue

Chicago, IL 60611

United Methodist Committee on Relief

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