Virgil D. Davis

Virgil D. Davis Charlotte Age 80, passed away Thursday, August 6, 2009. Virgil was born February 25, 1929 in Charlotte, the son of Frank and Bernice (Perkins) Davis and was a lifelong Charlotte resident. He was a 1946 Graduate of Charlotte High School, had been employed as a truck driver for the Michigan Welding Supply Co. and was a member of the Teamsters. He enjoyed family, travel, camping, music, sports, technology, sketching, fishing, cards and the Detroit Tigers. Surviving are his wife of 61 years, Dorothy (Carpenter) Davis; sons, Michael (Nancy) Davis of Coldwater, Greg (Debra) Davis of Sargent, TX and Mark (Chris) Davis of Vicksburg, MI; daughter, Jodi (Jeremy) Brace of Charlotte; 7 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; brother, Bill (Maxine) Davis of Charlotte; daughter-in-law, Debbie Davis of Muskegon; and sister-in-law, Sally Davis of Eaton Rapids. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Jack and Bob Davis; and sister-in-law, Roseanne Davis. At Virgil's request, cremation has taken place. Memorial services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 11, 2009 at the Burkhead-Green Funeral Home, Charlotte. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 11:00 a.m. until time of Memorial Services at the Funeral Home. Private inurnment will be in the Lee Center Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested to the March of Dimes or the Disabled American Veterans. Virgil's loving nature, humor and wit will be greatly missed by family and friends.