Rev. Hugo M. Davis, Jr., of Covington passed away July 4, 2017, at 88 years of age. Rev. Davis earned his Bachelor's Degree from Mercer University, and in 1965, graduated from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, where he earned his Master of Divinity degree. For four years, Rev. Davis served as Senior Pastor of Calvary Baptist Church in Covington. Rev. Davis was Director of Newton County Day Training Center, later known as Alternative Industries in Covington, for 21 years. Deeply rooted in his Christian faith, he was a member of First Baptist Church in Covington for over 35 years. During his time with the church, he was part of Murphy's Gang Sunday School class. Being civic-minded, Rev. Davis volunteered his time at Newton Medical Center and the Red Cross. Additionally, he was a member of the Kiwanis Club. Hobbies for Rev. Davis included square dancing, traveling, and playing bingo. He enjoyed close friendships with his church family and the Merryvale Assisted Living residents and staff. Rev. Davis was preceded in death by his loving wife of 66 years, Peggy M. Davis; parents, Hugo Martin, Sr., and Evie (Moss) Davis.
Survivors include his daughter, Kay D. Dubois of Winder; sons and daughters-in-law, Gary M. and Michelle Davis of Statesboro, J. Mark and Alison Davis of Covington; grandchildren, Brad C. Davis, Ben M. Davis, Lisa D. Domm, Ashley L. Morrow, Kelly A. Kerr, Chase Davis, Taylor E. Pittman, Andrew M. Pittman, III.
A Funeral Service for Mr. Davis will be held Saturday, July 8, 2017, 11 AM, First Baptist Church, 1139 Usher Street, in Covington, with Dr. Cody McNutt and Mr. Steve Aldridge officiating. Entombment will follow at Memory Chapel Mausoleum in Lawnwood Memorial Park. Friends may visit with his family at Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, 1215 Access Road, Covington, Friday, July 7, from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Rev. Davis' memory to First Baptist Church in Covington.
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