Donald W. Davis

Donald W. Davis, 78, of St. Rt. 26, Marietta, passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2008, at Marietta Memorial Hospital.

He was born on October 3, 1930, in Marietta, a son of Raymond W. and Goldie Grace Boyce Davis.  Don had been employed at Crystal Dairy and later retired from Forma Scientific.  He was a member of the Ohio National Guard for 9 years.  Don was a farmer and enjoyed hunting and fishing.

On February 15, 1953, Don married Mary Amanda Hearn who survives with a son and a daughter:  James E. (Darlene) Davis of New Matamoras and Rosemary A. Davis of Marietta; 2 brothers and 3 sisters:  William E. and Raymond W. Davis, Jr., Rose R. Radabaugh, Bessie A. Gaskins, Patricia M. Lauer, several nieces and nephews, and his beloved dogs Jack and Susie.

He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant brother and sister.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 5th, at 10:30 am at McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home with Pastor Gale Lauderman and Pastor Rick Headley officiating.  Burial will be in Muskingum Valley Cemetery.  Friends may call at the funeral home from 2:00 pm on Thursday with family present from 2 until 4 and from 6 until 8.  Memorial contributions may be made to Little Muskingum Volunteer Fire Department, 15015 St. Rt. 26, Marietta.  On line condolences may be shared at:  www.mslfuneralhome.com.