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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
or
United Methodist Committee on Relief
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