Walter H. Davis

WALTER HARRIS DAVIS, was born on January 24, 1956 in Baltimore, Maryland where he was adopted and reared by the late great John & Nancy Christian. After a lengthy illness God called him home to glory on July 20, 2014. During Walter's adolescent years he encountered many obstacles and challenges in his life that he felt was a barrier. In 1990 Walter accepted the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and received his Holy Spirit in that same year. At that time he was a member of First Apostolic Faith Church of Jesus Christ International, Inc. under the leadership of Bishop Cornelius Showell. Reflections of the teachings of the church reminded him that those obstacles would never be a barricade to his entry into the kingdom of heaven. He started midday Bible Study at the Pentagon where he worked, and shared the love and teachings of Jesus. Walter moved and became a resident of the Commonwealth of Virginia. There he became a member of McClean Bible Church. He was very active in both the Friends and Fellowship community group, and the Men's Discipleship group. Walter was currently pursuing a Doctorate degree in Theology, at the Liberty University. He received his academic education in the Baltimore City School System. Later, he obtained his B.S. In Business Administration from the National Louis University; and a MBA for Acquisition/ Procurement from Strayer University. His education afforded him the opportunity to obtain various positions at the Pentagon with the United States Army. He received a Certificate of Appreciation from the U.S. Army in 2004 and also a Citation for his meritorious role in Pentagon Rescue efforts during the 9/11 tragedy. Due to illness he retired as a Contracting Specialist. Walter was very athletic. Although his love for baseball and basketball never stopped; Walter ahd a fondness for the sport of Karate. His fondness for this sport led him to a Grand Master-seventh Dan black belt degree in Karate and to start his own business, the Walter Davis School of Karate, LLC. He also volunteered to demonstrate Karate moves and he spoke motivationally to children. Walter believed and stated, “Success is not measured by what you achieve, but by the obstacles that you overcome.” Walter leaves to cherish his memory: his beloved niece, Mardi and her husband Tony Boykins; brothers, George Sr. and his wife Shirley Christian, Charles Sr. and his wife Viola Christian, Wallace and his wife Gloria Christian, Wilber, Willie, and Daniel; sisters, Doris Christian, Margaret Christian, Lavita Christian, Monika, Fredericka, Semona, Lola; one goddaughter, Dennell Gainey and a host of other relatives and friends.

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Walter H. Davis

January 24, 1956 - July 20, 2014