Frank Davis died 3:30 PM 12/21/2018

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Frank Davis died 3:30 PM 12/21/2018

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Frank Davis died 3:30 PM 12/21/2018. Frank celebrated his 83rd birthday 12/1/18. Frank and wife Mary were the backbone of Tennessee and Southern States Checkers, serving as president of both organizations and holding their annual tournaments for many years.

Frank Davis Obituary: http://www.nccheckers.org/NCCA/12-21-18 Frank Davis.htm
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Re: Frank Davis died 3:30 PM 12/21/2018

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Frank will be missed greatly in this great game. Sorry to hear of this lose. May his family be conforted by the hands of God.
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Re: Frank Davis died 3:30 PM 12/21/2018

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Great man, great loss for family, checkers and friends. Truly country man with great heart and spirit.

I miss him. My deep sympathy to family members and friends who knew him, who loved him, who missed him.

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Re: Frank Davis died 3:30 PM 12/21/2018

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Very sad news. One of the kindness men I ever met. Also a great guy for checkers. Will be missed.
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I wish to express my deepest condolences to the whole family. --- RIP Frank.
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Re: Frank Davis died 3:30 PM 12/21/2018

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Sad news. Frank and Mary were very kind people and long-time promoters of checker tournaments. Condolences to Mary and family.
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