UNION COUNTY, N.C.– Dr. Phillip M. Davis, the senior pastor of Nations Ford Community Church, died Saturday from an accidental shooting according to the Union County Sheriff’s Office.
Union County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a 911 call around 1:10 p.m. Saturday from a home on Waybridge Way in Weddington. Deputies say the caller, Cynthia Davis, found her husband, Dr. Phillip M. Davis, collapsed at his desk.
Officials with the Union County Sheriff’s Office say that Davis was planning a trip to the firing range Saturday and invited his son to go. They say it is apparent that Davis was cleaning his pistol at his desk when it accidentally fired, striking him fatally in the chest.
The investigation revealed no signs of foul play, and the evidence confirms it was an accidental death.
Nations Ford Community Church released the following statement Sunday:
“On Saturday, August 29, 2015 the Senior Pastor of Nations Ford Community Church- Bishop Phillip M. Davis passed away due to an accidental shooting while in his Union County home.
Bishop Davis was a prolific, focused man of vision as well as an effective leader who served God selflessly and touched countless lives. His teachings were profound and transformative. His passion was to help people reach their fullest potential in Christ and to “Occupy Their Destiny.”
On Behalf of the members of Nations Ford Community Church, we would like to express our deepest condolences to the Davis family. The bible says, “Blessed are they that mourn, for they shall be comforted.”
We would like to encourage everyone to honor his memory by reflecting on his many words of encouragement and his many acts of love and service. Nations Ford Community Church will hold a Prayer Vigil Monday evening in memory of Bishop Davis.”
The prayer vigil will be Monday, August 31 at 7 p.m. at Nations Ford Community Church.
