Tuesday, July 29, 2025

Alumnus: Nathan Davis, 1953–2025


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Nathan Davis of Mesa, Arizona passed away from this life into eternal life on Friday, July 18, 2025 in Boron, CA on his next adventure with his wife to Lincoln City, Oregon for rest and relaxation in the cool beach breeze. Born August 4, 1953 in Casa Grande, he graduated from Casa Grande Union High School in 1971. He graduated from Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ in 1978. Nathan completed his seminary education at Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary in Mill Valley, CA with a Master’s of Religious Education Degree in 1987.

Following his calling to the ministry, Nathan served in churches in the capacity of Minister of Music, Education and Youth in the states of Arizona, California and Arkansas.

He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Jan Davis of Mesa, AZ; siblings, Joe Davis (Shivani) of Gilbert, AZ; Laura Stevens (Jerry) of Bend, OR; Rena Thornhill (Jack) of Maricopa, AZ; Nina Foster of Mesa, AZ; Richard E. Standridge, MD (Janet) of Chandler, AZ. He leaves behind a host of nieces and nephews and his church kids from over 25 years of ministry. He was preceded in death by his parents, AB (Benjie) Davis (Wanda); Ann Damron (Hobart); sister, Bobbie Barnes.

Celebration of Life will be held, Saturday, July 26 at 1:pp PM Trinity Southern Baptist Church, 1100 E. Trinity Place, Casa Grande, AZ 85122. A reception will follow in the Fellowship Hall for all from 2:00–4:00 for a time of light refreshments and fellowship.

In lieu of flowers, at Nathan’s request, donations can be made to the Arizona Baptist Children’s Services and Family Ministries (ABCS). Website: https://abcs.org/donate. Mailing address: 1779 N. Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ 85712. Please have donors write in the “additional info” box (online) and on the memo line (checks) “in memory of Nathan Davis.” This will allow ABCS to identify donations and supply donor listing to Jan Davis within a 3-month period.

Interment will be at a later date.