of Birmingham, passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2006, at the age of 79. He is survived by his wife, Marion E. Davis; three daughters, Barbara Gauder, Betty Jo Sherman and Carol Davis; six grandchildren; thirteen great grandchildren; and two sisters, Hanna Jean Lewis and Alma Hoover. The family will receive friends on Thursday, October 19, 2006, from 6-8 PM at Currie-Jefferson Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 20, 2006, at 1:00 PM in the funeral home chapel, with Rev. Chris Crain of South Roebuck Baptist Church officiating. Interment will be in Jefferson Memorial Gardens, South. Currie-Jefferson Funeral Home directing.