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Charles DAVIS Obituary
Born in Indianapolis, Ind., he was a former resident of Mathews County and Newport News before moving to North Carolina. Mr. Davis served his country honorably, retiring from the U.S. Navy as TMC, after 22 years of service. He spent his career as a submariner, and served in the Pacific Theater during World War II. Following his military service, he went on to work as a field engineering consultant with Vitro Laboratories. He was an at-large member of the Fleet Reserve Association.
Mr. Davis was preceded in death by his loving wife of 41 years, Jeanne Caminade Davis.
He is survived by two sons, Glen W. Davis of Houston, Texas, and Donald R. Davis of Portsmouth; three daughters, Janice S. Walton of Ruckersville, Va., Lorraine M. Hoffman of Frederick, Md., and Darlene S. Davis of Farmville, N.C.; and a sister, Florence Westendorf of Columbus, Ind. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, two great- great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, and other extended family.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 30, at Weymouth Funeral Home. A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 1, 2010, at the funeral home chapel by Donald R. Davis. Interment with full military honors will follow in Peninsula Memorial Park.
Arrangements are by Weymouth Funeral Home. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Richard Osentoski
October 1, 2010
On behalf of the USS RONQUIL SS-396 Crew, please remember that Chief Davis & his family are in our thoughts & prayers. Chief Davis will be remembered during our "Tolling of the Bells Ceremony" at our 2010 Reunion Banquet in Niagara Falls, NY Oct.18-21, 2010. "SAILOR REST YOUR OAR".
Richard "OZZIE" Osentoski
USS RONQUIL SS-396 Reunion Coordinator
Trenton, MI
Richard Jarenski
October 1, 2010
On behalf of the USS STERLET SS392 Association we offer our prayers and comfort to the children of Chief Davis and his family. He served aboard the Sterlt in 1950-52 and was on board to recommission her after her mothballing in 1948. They made the movie Submarine Command on her with William Holden, William Bendix and Nancy Olsen.
We will honor him during our next reunion in November 2011 during our Tolling of the Bells for our departed crew. He also served on the Ronquil, Spearfish, Sea Raven, Tunny, Robert E. Lee. "Atention on Deck" Chief Davis has assumed the watch as he enters his Eternal Patrol.
Richard Jarenski
Commander USS STERLET SS392 Association
Tucson Az
Raymond Fritz
September 30, 2010
As Chaplain of the Carolina Piedmont Base of the United States Submarine Veterans, Inc. (Fort Mill, SC), I want to extend our condolences to Charles' family. Sailor, rest your oar. Chaplain Ray 803/831-7235
norma williams
September 29, 2010
My condolence to the Davis Family,
Happy are those who mourn, since they will be comforted. I hope you find the comfort you need at this time.
William Whelan
September 28, 2010
As Chaplain of the Submarine Veterans of North Carolina, I take this means to extend our condolences to Charles' Family. I need to know on what boats (submarines) Charles served. His oar is at rest. Chaplain Bill (Cary, NC,919/467-6623)
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