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May 4, 2024 · The son of Brigadier General Benjamin O. Davis, Sr., the first African-American to rise to the rank of general in the US armed forces, the younger Davis was only the fourth black man to graduate from West Point and led the 332nd Fighter Group, the famed Tuskeegee Airmen, during World War II.
Apr 29, 2024 · Viewing was held on Monday, April 29th 2024 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Davis-Royster Funeral Service, Inc. (926 S Garnett St, Henderson, NC 27536). A funeral service was held on Tuesday, April 30th 2024 at 1:00 PM at the Mt. Moriah AME Zion Church (5448 US-158 BUS, Henderson, NC 27537). In Lieu of flowers, it is the family's request that ...
1 day ago · He was born in Manhattan, New York City, NY on July 7, 1930, the only child of the late Harry Benjamin and Jane (Sharretts) Sherman, Sr. He was the husband of Joan (Diehm) Sherman whom he married ...
Apr 23, 2024 · Benjamin Davis Obituary Published by Legacy on Apr. 23, 2024. Benjamin Davis's passing at the age of 81 on Monday, April 22, 2024 has been publicly announced by Reynolds Funeral Home in Decatur, AL .
Apr 14, 2024 · Benjamin O. Davis Jr. was a visionary leader whose unwavering determination and exceptional skills shattered racial barriers and paved the way for a more just and equitable society. His three life events—the Tuskegee Flight, his heroic leadership in World War II, and his pioneering role in the integration of the U.S. military—stand as ...
Apr 26, 2024 · Such was the case for Benjamin O. Davis, Sr. who worked for the Department of Transportation in the 1970’s. Davis was charged with keeping the skies safe, and his work led to the creation of the Air Marshalls program and a security protocol that evolved into what we now know as TSA.
