Matthew Simpson Davage

1879–1976 (age 97)

Biography

Matthew Simpson Davage (1879-1976) carried himself with the calm confidence of a lifelong citizen, embodying the resilience of a generation that weathered two world wars and the Great Depression.

He treated each day as an opportunity to nurture friendships and support local institutions, leaving behind a network of grateful friends and relatives while Lake Lawn Park Cemetery and Mausoleum keeps his memory safe.

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