David Chavis, Jr. Obituary (1953 - 2015)

On Tuesday, September 8, 2015, the Lord called David Chavis, Jr. to his heavenly home. He was the beloved father, brother, son, and friend to many. David was the only son to Thelma and the late David Chavis, Sr. He was born on February 5, 1953. David was baptized at First Baptist Church, South Richmond at an early age. He attended First Baptist until his health began to fail. He was educated in Richmond Public Schools, at Armstrong High School, which lead to his graduation from Randolph Macon College. David was Randolph Macon basketball team's statistician during his four year attendance. He was a Sociology major with a minor in Mathematics. David Jr. was employed at the family business (Chavis Transfer Trucking Company) for 20 years until their closure. He then worked at FFV also known as Interbake. Afterwards, David was hired as District Manager for Media General which owned Richmond Times Dispatch until he became disabled. He leaves to cherish his memory: his daughter, Lauren Chavis Brown, his two sons: Justin David Chavis Sr. (Ashanti) and Brandon Alexander Chavis (Brandi), Shannen Boyd, Jewell Murphy (Theodore), five grandchildren: Justin Jr., Emma and Billie Chavis, Kam'ron Clark, Karmeyn Murphy, mother: Thelma Chavis, four sisters: Ruth McLemore (Johnny), Linda Kay Anderson, Renee Edmonds and Sallie Banks (Rudolph), Winnee Chavis Kearney, a devoted friend for thirty nine years, Sebastian "Monk" Bunson, Javen Brown and a host of devoted nieces and nephews with one devoted Ronaldo Anderson Sr., numerous cousins, relatives and devoted friends. A joyous heart stopped beating Two brilliant eyes at rest, God broke our hearts to prove He only takes the best. God knows you had to leave us, But you did not go alone; For part of us went with you, The day he took you home. To others you are just part of the past, But to us who loved and lost you Dear David, your memory will always last. Remains rest at Mimms Funeral Home, 1827 Hull St., where the family will recieve friends Friday, September 11, 7:30-8:30PM and where funeral services will be held Saturday, September 12, 12 Noon. Rev. Andrew Jackson, Officiating. Interment Dale Memorial Park.