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Barry Davis Obituary
He was born on March 17, 1947, in Orange, New Jersey.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard E. Davis and Margaret J. Davis.
He graduated from West Orange High School in West Orange, New Jersey. In 1967, he joined the United States Navy and retired from the reserves in 1986 as CPO/E7. He was a Vietnam Veteran and lifetime member of the American Legion. He worked for many years and retired from Adelphia Cable/Comcast.
In 1973, he married Gwendolyn Banton, who survives.
He is also survived by two daughters, Karen Davis Tinsley and her husband, Marcus Tinsley, and Kelly A. Davis; three grandsons, Eric Kasean Kovarik, Elijah Davis and Khalil Tinsley and his wife, Gwen; a brother, Richard Davis; a sister, Margo Davis; a beloved sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Gayle and Wayne Luck.
The family wishes to express their gratitude to the dedicated staff on the 7th floor of Martha Jefferson hospital, the HOPE Center, Dr. Maya Ghaemmaghami, the Reverend James Louderack and Minister Robert Anthony.
No memorial service will be observed but a celebration of life party will be arranged at a later date.
Ryan Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
This obituary was originally published in the Daily Progress.
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Karen Tinsley
April 23, 2020
I miss you so much dad. We lost Elijah last June. My heart broke even more. Its so unreal that both of you are gone. I know the two of you are together in heaven, grandson and grandfather together again.
Robert Smalinckas
November 26, 2018
I have not forgotten the times we had in high school. I tried to find you several times over the years. Thanks for your service partner, may you rest in peace.
Robert Smalinckas
Elijah Davis
February 8, 2014
Love you Grandaddy, gone but never forgotten
Elijah Davis
February 8, 2014
Love you grandady r.i.p.
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Karen Tinsley
May 23, 2013
Dad, it's been three years and we all miss you and wish you was still here with us. It's still so unreal. Love you and rest in peace. Love Karen.
Kaki Mitchell
April 17, 2013
I had no idea.... Today is Margo's birthday and I was looking for her address to send her a card when this came up. Here I sit at work with tears in my eyes. I am sooooo sorry. I do remember such fun times with Karen and Kelly as little girls and hanging with you all (Gwen and Barry and Margo and Fred and Marge)... My heart breaks. I am certain this was an incredibly difficult time.
-with love in my heart,
I wish you peace.
Kaki
Barry and Gwen Davis @ Karens Wedding
Karen Tinsley
November 18, 2010
Lori Sawyer
November 13, 2010
Dear Davis Family, My name is Lori Kiernan Sawyer. My father, Vincent Kiernan was very good friends with Rich Davis. They grew up together in NJ. We lived in Livingston and went to West Orange to visit the Davis family all the time. I was thinking about Margo, and tried to look her up and came across Barry's notice. I am so sorry to hear of his passing. Please ask Margo if she will contact me. I am living in Austin, Texas. I have a sister, Kathy and a brother Vinny . Thank you, Lori Kiernan Sawyer. My email is enclosed.
Ashes to ashes, dust to dust, I miss you so much.
October 7, 2010
Margo driving the boat on the sound to your resting place.
October 7, 2010
The sound off of Nags Head is another resting place for you.
October 7, 2010
His man made pond that he shot all the snapping turtles out of. It one of his resting areas.
October 7, 2010
One of dad's resting places
Kelly Davis
October 7, 2010
Where are you when I need you?? I wish I could talk to you and hear your voice right now. I know what you went through now when you dealt with us in the teenage years. Sorry for being a pain in the you know what.
Alice Devereaux
August 13, 2010
Barry, your family should know that you were the best boyfriend a girl could ever have in high school...a gentleman and a class act...funny, kind, and caring, with that great twinkle in the eye. May you rest in peace.
Kelly Davis
July 22, 2010
Nags Head didn't seem the same with out you there fishing on the beach. It was VERY quite....lol! The family knew you were watching over us, and will alway remember you are in the Atlantic and sound where you wanted to be. Miss you soooo much!! ;)
Karen Tinsley
July 21, 2010
We miss you and LOVE YOU!
It's going to be weird with you not here this Father's Day. We had some great vacations together. Especially New York. Love you.
June 4, 2010
May 21, 2010
Kelly,Barry,Gwen and Karen
May 21, 2010
The Davis family! Love ya DAD!
Gail Allen
May 12, 2010
Gwen - Barry and I grew up together. I am his older cousin Gail in NJ. He always had a giggle in his laugh and a twinkle in his eye. I thought of him often over the years - young and strong. I will continue to think of him that way. My sincere condolences.
Tom Johnson
May 12, 2010
My sincerest condolences to the entire Davis family and to Margo and Ricky for the passing of their brother.
Tom Johnson (cousin)
Lawanda & Demetri Martin
May 4, 2010
Barry, You will be missed for quite a long time.. with time comes strength.. strength to let go.. and understand that you are truly in a better place, and no longer suffering. Gwen, Karen, Kelly, Margo.. be strong**memories never leave.. Love~Lawanda & Demetri Martin
Barry and Demetri
Lawanda Martin
May 4, 2010
May 4, 2010
5/4/10
Gwen ,
I just heard about Barry passing. I want you to know I am thinking about you and your family. My prayers are with you all. Love from you childhood friend forever. Julie Shumaker
Kelly Davis
May 4, 2010
Thanks for all who have commented on this post. It means a lot to our family.
Love the Davis family.
ADJ2 James Harris
May 3, 2010
As a Fellow Navy man I say Fair Winds And Following Seas Bluecoat. Thank you for your service to this Country! May God bless you!
shirley irving
May 3, 2010
Gwen and girls,
I am so sorry to hear of Barry's passing. He and Steve were buddies for a long time and now they are again together watching over us. My prayers and sympathy go out to your and the family. May God's grace help you in this very difficult time.
JoAnne Davis
May 3, 2010
Gwen and Family,
I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Karen Tinsley
April 30, 2010
Miss you DAD!
Jay Drucker
April 30, 2010
Gwen,
I am so sorry to hear of Barry's passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Keep all the good times and memories in your heart, and hopefully that will help ease some of the pain.
Jay Drucker
Candie Goolsby
April 30, 2010
To the family of Barry Davis, we are very sorry to hear of your loss. I remember when i was younger, my daddy bringing me and my brother into the cable company with him and seeing all the "cable guys", Barry used to pick on me something terrible, but i loved it and I will always remember that. He was a great man and he surely will be missed by many. If there is anything we can do, please let us know. May peace be with you and god bless you all. Candie
Roger Tate, Candie, Kevin and family
Karen Tinsley
April 29, 2010
Dad, I'm gonna miss you sitting at the table in your underwear all the time. :) You are gone but not forgotten. Karen
Kitten Welsh
April 29, 2010
Dear Gwen,
I am so sorry we have lost Barry. I hope he and Daddy are somewhere having a mini-reunion with the blues running and an endless happy hour. Love and Peace - Kitten
Rudolph Chapman jr
April 29, 2010
"To the family off Barry Davis, sorry for your loss on earth but know Barry will always be with us."Rudy and Tarnya Chapman (Cobham, VA)
David & Lynne Powell
April 29, 2010
Gwen,
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.
Be Still
Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.
Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.
If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.
Now rest in peace, watch over your love ones and guide them home to you when it is there time.
Lisa Davis
April 29, 2010
Karen,
I am sorry to hear of your loss. My your memories, help with the healing of your heart.
Teresa Davies
April 29, 2010
Kelly,
I'm sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. Remember the good times and lean on GOD. He'll always be there for you. My thoughts and prayer will be with you and your family.
God Bless
Lisa Bragg
April 29, 2010
Kelly, I am so sorry for the loss of your father. If there is anything I can do for you, all you have to do is call. In the meantime remember the good times, put it God's hands and he will take care of you. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Steve and Liz Farmer
April 29, 2010
Gwen-
Steve and I are so sorry to hear of Barry's passing. Boy, I can remember when they were on call together and stop by to regroup at our kitchen table all hours of the night....lots of "cable stories".
It was always fun gathering at the Christmas party's and cookout to hear them tell stories. May all those wonderful memories bring you and your family comfort in the days to come.
Barry was a piece of work!
monique tyler
April 29, 2010
Kelly, I'm so sorry for your lost.
Teresa Davies
April 29, 2010
Kelly, So sorry to hear of your loss. I'll keep you and your family in my prayers. Lean on God during this time and he'll bring you through.
Teresa Drumheller
April 29, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Lynn GLENN
April 29, 2010
Kelly,
You and your family are in my prayers. Losing a parent is very difficult. Hey our dads share the same birthday.
Carrie McGhee
April 29, 2010
My deepest sympathies to a wonderful family. Although no words can really help to ease the loss you bear, just know that you are very close in every thought and prayer.
Wayne Harding
April 29, 2010
I am sorry for your loss. Life is too short but the hope of life after this one ends is the hope we can cling to.
Allison Hoal
April 29, 2010
Kelly, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family....God Bless.
STEVE & WENDY KOCH
April 29, 2010
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Andy Coffman
April 29, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Charlotte Carpenter
April 29, 2010
Kelly,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Please know that I am thinking about you and I hope your memories of your father will help to ease the pain of your loss.
Angela Shifflett
April 29, 2010
You guys are in my thoughts and prayers. Remember all of the good times you had with him. Your family, friends, and God will help you through it.
Stephanie Ward
April 29, 2010
Kelly, deepest sympathies to you and your family.
Kelly Davis
April 29, 2010
I miss you daddy. Love your baby girl. Kelly
April 29, 2010
Gwen, we are sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Nelson & Teresa Maddox
Kelly Davis
April 29, 2010
I miss you daddy. Love your baby girl Kelly
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