Gwendolyn Lucille Levers and Allen Seymour Davis
ALLEN SEYMOUR DAVIS was born June 23, 1910,456 and died December 4, 1996.456
He married GWENDOLYN LUCILLE LEVERS on November 9, 1932 in First Presbyterian Church, Stillwater, Payne, Oklahoma,4744 daughter of HAZEL KIRK HOUSTON and GUY LEO LEVERS. She was born July 7, 1910,456 and died December 4, 1988.456
Children of GWENDOLYN LUCILLE LEVERS and ALLEN SEYMOUR DAVIS:
- Son
- Son
- Daughter
- Daughter
Personal Information
Allen S. Davis
- was a magician and musician4745
- was a member of the Downtown Oklahoma City, Lions Club4745
- was a member of the Seymour Davis Ring, International Brotherhood of Magicians, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Oklahoma4745
- was a member of the United Methodist Church of the Servant, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Oklahoma. 4745
Education
Gwendolyn L. Levers
- attended Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Payne, Oklahoma6916
- Member of Kappa Alpha Theta
Allen S. Davis
- graduated from Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Payne, Oklahoma6916
- Member of Kappa Sigma
Marriage Announcements and News
Daily Oklahoman, November 13, 19326916
Married At Stillwater
Miss Levers Becomes Bride Of A. S. Davis Jr., At Church Event
Of state interest was the wedding of Miss Gwendolyn Lucile Levers, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Guy L. Levers, Stillwater, to Allen Seymour Davis jr., also of that city.
The vows were read Wednesday at 8 p. m. in the First Presbyterian church of Stillwater, with Rev. Allen Seymour Davis, father of the bridegroom, officiating. The church was decorated with fern, palms, large bouquets of yellow chrysanthemums and four floor candelabras holding ivory tapers. White sprays of chrysanthemums marked the pews reserved for the family.
Before the ceremony Frank Hladky, violinist, played "Liebestraum" (Liszt) and Mrs. Kermit William Ingham sang "When" (Earl Benham). Miss Frances Levers, Roswell, N. M., cousin of the bride, lighted the candles. Frank Whiteside, organist, who served as accompanist, also played the "Bridal Chorus" from Lohengrin for the processional.
Miss Helen Levers, sister of the bride, was maid of honor. Miss Margaret Fenton and Miss Flo Townsend, both Kappa Alpha Theta sorority sisters of the bride, were the bridesmaids.
The bride was given in marriage by her father. Hawthorne Davis, brother of the bridegroom, was the best man. Serving as ushers were Delos Lawton Cook, Oklahoma City, cousin of the bride, and Edward Strode, Stillwater.
At the reception for the families that followed the church service, Mrs. W. D. Gallup sang a solo. The bride's table was centered with tall white tapers and a silver service.
Mrs. Davis attended Lindenwood college, St. Charles, Mo., and Oklahoma A. and M. college, where she was a Kappa Alpha Theta. Mr. Davis was graduated from Oklahoma A. and M. college and is a Kappa Sigma. After a wedding trip, the couple will be at home in Stillwater.
Lindenwood Colleges Bulletin, December, 19324744
Miss Gwendolyn Levers (1928-29), daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Guy L. Levers, was married Wednesday, November 9, to Mr. Allen Seymour Davis, Jr., at the First Presbyterian Church of Stillwater, Okla. They will reside in Stillwater.
Daily Oklahoman, November 2, 19826920
Edmond Gathering to Honor Davises
Davis
Mr. and Mrs. Seymour Davis, Oklahoma City, will celebrate their 50th anniversary Sunday with a family gathering and dinner party at the Edmond home of their daughter, Dayna Savage.
Other children are Arlene Fox, Spirit Lake, Idaho; Sharyl Geertz, Houston; Allen Seymour Davis III, Galveston, Texas; Carlin Davis, Sebastapol, Calif.; Jerlyn Corcoran, Agoura, Calif., and the late Houston Levers Davis.
They have 14 grandchildren.
The former Gwendolyn Levers and Seymour Davis were married Nov. 9, 1932, in Stillwater by Davis' father, the late Rev. Allen Seymour Davis.
Mr. Seymour is a professional entertainer and has been in the entertainment field for the past 50 years. Last year he was name "Magician of the Month" by the National Society of American Magicians.
Mrs. Seymour is an elementary school teacher who is active in many local organizations.
Both are members of the United Methodist Church of the Servant.
Obituaries
Oklahoman, December 8, 19964745
DAVIS A. Seymour, Jr., passed away December 4, 1996 at the age of 86. Seymour will be missed by so many. His humor, music and magic made him one of the finest entertainers of the 20th century. He brought joy and laughter to children and adults alike. The son of a Presbyterian minister, Seymour loved his family, his church and his profession. He was greatly respected by his fellow magicians and entertainers not only for his talent but for the high ethical standards he brought to his profession. Seymour especially enjoyed participation in his long time church, the United Methodist Church of the Servant in Oklahoma City. Recently, the Oklahoma City International Brotherhood of Magicians Ring 46 was renamed "The Seymour Davis Ring" in his honor. Seymour was a life member of the Downtown Oklahoma City Lions Club where he was pianist for 37 years. Mr. Davis was predeceased by his wife Gwendolyn; brothers, Hawthorne and Paul; parents, Dr. Allen Seymour and Kathryn Davis; and child, Baby Houston. He is survived by 6 children, A. Seymour "Lan" Davis III, OKC, Ok., Dayna Savage, St. Louis, Mo., Carlin Davis, Sebastapol, Ca., Jerlyn Priest, Agoura, Ca., Sharyl Davis, Houston, Tx., and Arlene Fox, Spirit Lake, Id.; 9 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. A memorial service celebrating Seymour's life will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, December 12th, at the United Methodist Church of the Servant, 14343 North MacArthur Blvd., OKC, Ok 73142. In lieu of flowers, contributions, in Seymour's name, may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 9374 Olive Blvd., St. Louis, Mo. 63132 or the Lions Club Service Foundation, P.O. Box 138, Oklahoma City, Ok 73101 or Church of the Servant Music Ministries.
Census Records
| Date | Location | Enumerated Names |
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| January 12, 19204740 | Enid, Garfield, Oklahoma |
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| April 4, 19304743 | Okmulgee, Okmulgee, Oklahoma |
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| April 15, 19402729 | Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Oklahoma |
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