Allan Davis of the 400 block of S. Laurel died last week. A graveside service was planned for today (Thursday) at Hollywood Cemetery at 11:00 am.
DAVIS, Allan Holderness, 68, of Richmond, died on Friday, March 30, 2012. Allan was graduated from St. Christopher’s School in 1962 and Duke University in 1966. He lived in the San Francisco area much of his life, returning to Richmond about six years ago. While in California, he owned and managed The Book and Bean, one of the country’s first bookstore cafes. He also was the proprietor of Yard Art, a nationally known store specializing in antiques for the garden. He is survived by his sister, Patsy Davis, of Washington D.C.; three nieces, Lloyd Spruill of Richmond, Harriet Kendall of Charleston, S.C. and Julia Klein of Sandpoint, Idaho; two nephews, Evan Davis of Richmond and Keith Davis of Charlottesville; and seven great-nephews and nieces. A graveside service will be held at Hollywood Cemetery on Wednesday, April 4, at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to St. Christopher’s School or the Virginia Historical Society.
Hello Allan. I thought of you today for some reason. It’s been years. Thanks for so many good times and talks at The Book And Bean. I worked next door for years and so enjoyed your friendship. I loved doing unique embroidery on your tattered jeans … for a pound of coffee. RIP, Allan ~ Susie from the Gold Thimble and more.