times with the President of the United States. Later years On November 22, 1931, John and Etta lost their son, Charles. The next year in 1932, several faculty and staff left to form Baptist Bible Seminary (now in Clark Summit, Pennsylvania). Death On Saturday, March 17, 1934 after a stroke and several other health problems, Davis died in his bed. Over 4,000 people attended his funeral on the Knoll behind the school. 1871 births 1934 deaths American Christians Moody Bible Institute alumni People from Binghamton, New York People from Afton, New York People from Johnson City, New York Educators from New York (state)