Gary R. Davis

Gary R. Davis, 70, of Palm Bay, Florida, departed this life on Friday, February 24, 2017 at William Childs Hospice House. He was born October 7, 1946, in Parkersburg, W.Va., a son of the late Wilbur R. and Thelma Reed Davis. Gary was a 1964 graduate of Parkersburg High School and later served in the U.S. Navy from 1965-1969. He was a member of the Church of Christ for 46 years and he also retired from G.E. Plastics as a Chemical Operator. After retirement he followed his dream and moved to Florida where he enjoyed fishing, the beach and the sunshine. He is survived by his wife, Sandra K. Davis of 46 years of marriage; one sister, Linda (Paul) Holstien of Vienna, W.Va.; sister in-law, Dixie Davis of Parkersburg; one brother, Terry Davis of Elizabeth, W.Va.; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Larry Davis; and sister in-law, Cheryl Davis. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, March 2, 2017 at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, 2333 Pike St., south Parkersburg with Pastor Dave Newberry officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memory Gardens where military graveside rites will be conducted by The American Legion Post 15. Visitation will be from 2-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers please send donations to Hospice of Health First 1900 Dairy Rd. West Melbourne, FL. 32904.