“His lord said unto him, Well done, good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things,
I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.”. Matthew 25:23

Pastor James Davis,sr, 89 years of age died on Sunday, April 26, 2020 at Methodist Hospital. J.C. was the twenty-fifth of twenty-six children born July 24, 1930 in Tutwiler, Mississippi to Joe and Donnie Davis.
It was at Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Tutwiler where he was baptized at an early age.
A decorated veteran, he spent three years (1949-1952) in the United States Army Where Corporal Davis received the
Second Infantry Division Distinguished Unit Citation, United Nations Service Medal and a Korean Service Ribbon with a Bronze Star Medal.
He married Annie Mae Bradley December 28, 1952 and to this union, seven children were born. James Jr., Henry Joe,
Ralph, Gail, Larry, Darrel, and Reginald Davis. Sixteen grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren
He pastored Union Progressive Missionary Baptist Church for 23 years (1965 to 1988).
He pastored Nollies Chapel Missionary Baptist Church for over fifty years. From 1969 until February 2020.
Leaving to cherish his memory are Viola Hardy, the 26th and last of the Davis siblings.
He also leaves and a host of other family and friends.
Viewing for Pastor Davis,Sr. will be held at Nollies M.B. Church Oakland, Tennessee. Thursday, April 30th, 2020 from 3:00 - 7:00 p.m. ( VIEWING ONLY) We at Mabone Funeral Home, LLC are using all precautionary measures. Please read below.

Funeral Services are Private. Interment McCulley Cemetery Oakland, Tennessee.

TO OUR FAMILIES REGARDING
COVID-19
Please Read
At Mabone Home LLC, we strive to provide a welcoming environment for the families we serve and those that come to support them in their time of sorrow. A large part of this involves doing everything we can to make sure our families and guests feel comfortable and safe in our chapels.
We are actively monitoring updates from the CDC and Tennessee Department of Health regarding Corona virus (COVID-19) and are proactively taking steps to ensure the safety of our families, guests and staff.
Our funeral homes remain open to the public, and we are taking extra precautions to ensure we are able to provide limited services and visitations for those in our care according to the CDC recommendations.
We are encouraging all staff to follow CDC guidelines on protecting themselves and others from respiratory diseases, including hand washing, covering coughs and sneezes, and staying home when not feeling well.
Our facilities team has added extra steps to their daily cleaning routine, including using sanitizer in common areas and on doorknobs, tables, ledges, etc.
We have increased our hand sanitizing opportunities throughout the buildings.
As you know, the following recommendation has been made by our federal government: As of March 17, 2020 public gatherings have been limited to 10 people or less. We are not going to stop anyone from visiting or attending a funeral service, however, we strongly encourage friends to share their sympathies with families using online condolences available on our website or our sending cards and making telephone calls. It is important that you let the bereaved know that you support and care for them, even if you are unable to be present.
We encourage families and visitors to follow recommendations from the CDC to protect themselves and their community, including:
Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
Stay home when you are sick.
Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after shaking hands with others; going to the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
As we have seen, with health events of this nature, reports can change daily, if not hourly. Given how quickly the situation is evolving, we are monitoring new developments and continue to reevaluate daily. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to ensure our families receive the support they need while keeping them, their guests, and our staff safe and healthy. Don’t hesitate to contact us with questions or concerns. Thank You in ADVANCE for your SUPPORT & Cooperation.

The Entire Staff Of Mabone Funeral Home,LLC