Submiited by: John C. Monk

 

Carl J. Davis

 

Nov. 11, 1932 - May 4, 2010
NORTH LIBERTY - Carl J. Davis, 77, of North Liberty, passed away at 8:10 p.m. Tuesday, May 4th in Memorial Hospital, South Bend. Mr. Davis was born on November 11, 1932, in Bay, AR, and resided in the area since 1969 coming from California. He is survived by a daughter, Cheryl A. (Terry) Davis-Suski of North Liberty. Also surviving are four sons, Michael W. (Tami) Davis of Nappanee, IN, Timothy L. (Diana) Davis of North Liberty, Carl "Gene" (Jill) Davis of North Liberty and Jonathon J. Davis of Michigan. A brother, Robert Clayton Davis of Lafayette, IN. Also, 11 grandchildren and four great grandchildren whom he loved dearly. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer B. and Mary Ora (Doty) Davis. Also by three brothers, Charles W. Davis, James D. Davis and Donald R. Davis. Mr. Davis was a Veteran of the US Navy serving during the Korean Conflict. He was proud of his military service. His hobbies were golfing, oil painting, gardening and cooking. He will be dearly missed by his loving family, his church family and all who had the opportunity to know him. He was a member of the Teegarden United Methodist Church, American Legion Post 189 in Walkerton and the VFW Post 1954 in North Liberty. Visitation hours will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 7th in HANLEY & SONS FUNERAL HOME "Walkerton Chapel" located at 1216 Roosevelt Road, Walkerton. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday May 8th in the funeral home with Rev. Timothy Davis and Rev. David Lambdin officiating. The North Liberty VFW Post 1954 will conduct the Military Service with the presentation of the flag. The HANLEY & SONS FUNERAL HOME "Walkerton Chapel" handled arrangements and services and extend it deepest sympathy and heartfelt prayers to the Davis Family.

Published in South Bend Tribune on May 7, 2010