The Virginian-Pilot
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DATE: Thursday, February 9, 1995             TAG: 9502090369
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NATHANIEL DAVIS

Nathaniel ``Ninksie'' Davis, 81, formerly of the 2400 block of Piedmont Ave., died Feb. 6, 1995.

He was a former member of Ebenezer Baptist Church and was an outstanding I.C. Norcom High School football athlete.

He is survived by his sister, Ruth Bazemore; sister-in-law, Elnora Davis; two brothers-in-law, Lenwood Bazemore and Vincent Washington; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

The graveside service will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. today in Lincoln Cemetery by the Rev. Vernon Battle. Fisher Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. The family will assemble at the funeral home at 1 p.m. for the processional.

KEYWORDS: DEATH OBITUARY

by CNB