The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-08

r. Wiley Davis FOR nearly forty
Years grand secretary of the Grand
Lodge Of Virginia Odd-Feiiows, died
last night at G:4j o'clock in his home,
2700 East Broad Street. For three
weeks his Illness had been critical. and
the members Of his family were gath %
cred at his bedside when the end came.
He was seventyeight years old.
While the arrangements for the flu
neral have not been completed. IL IL
probable that the Grand Lodge OF odd p
Fellows will conduct the services.
other fraternal orders Of which Mr..
Davis WAS a member will be asked TO
take part in the ceremony The ser
vices will be held Monday afternoon.
at an hour TO be determined later. from
Trinity Methodist Church
Mr. Davis was born in New Kent
son OF Thomas r Davis. At the early
age or seventeen he severed home ties
and. coming 20 Richmond. began work
as a carpenter. From that humble
beginning he advanced 70 the rank OF
building contractor and architect
erecting many churches. halls and pub
lie buildings in this city. He retired
from business about twelve years ago
in order TO devote mis- entire time 10 his
labors as grand secretary Of the odd
Fellows.
He was twice married. and his wives
were sisters He first married Miss
EIvia Barker. and several years after
her death took her sister. Miss
Georgian Barker. as his second wife
There are children by both marriages
Besides bis widow, lie leaves three
soEs--George L. Das:s OF Louisville,
Ky; Hugh l. Davis and T Wiley Da-
Wis. Jr.. of Newfoundland four dauGh-
ters-Mrs. william \. CruInp. Mrs
Walter l.. FaIion of Baltimore. Md;
Mrs Robert II. Walden and Mrs Eu-
gene u. Crumptor.
Following the Civil War. IN which
sir. Davis served with distinction as a
Confederate soldier. he became ac-
lively Interested in state and city pol
tiles He began his political career
by serving several terms in the City
Council, following up that with long
service in the House OF Delegates as
a representative from tho city OF Rich
rnond. He was a member OF the City
School Board for many Years
Religion occupied 3 large place IN
his life. and during his long residence
here he vas affiliated closely with the
growth and progress Of the Methodist
Church For years he was member
Of the Union Station Methodist Church.
serving as superintendent OF the sun
day school for about twenty-five years
Twelve years ago he moved his mem
bershiD To Trinity Methodist Church,
becoming leader OF the choir. and at
ward was placed on the board of stew
ards.
He was connected with many fra
rernal societies during his life and de-
voted his best endeavoTS 10 their bet
terment In 1855, at the age OF TWEEN
ty-one, he was initiated into Roane
Lodge, No l3o, Independent order OF
odd -Fellows, occupied several offices
in that lodge. representing il three
years in the Grand Lodge of Virginia
After serving as grand chaplain and
deprty grand master of the Grand
Lodge OF Virginia. Mr.. Davis in April
1874. was appointed grand secretary,
holding that Office until his death
He was member of Richmond
Lodge. No 4. I. o. O. F. at the time OF
his death. He also held membership
in the Royal Arcanum and Damon
Lodge, No. Z. Knights OF Pythias