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Preston Davis Obituary

Preston W. Davis DAVIS WHARF - Preston Wise Davis, better known as "Pete," husband of Nancy Windsor Davis and a lifetime resident of Davis Wharf, died Thursday, April 8, 2010 at the age of 78. He was the son of the late Forrest M. and Edna Wise Davis. Other than his wife, he is survived by two sons, John William Davis of Davis Wharf, Michael Davis of Craddocksville, Va.; two grandchildren, Zachary and Ann Windsor Davis. Mr. Davis was predeceased by two sisters, Charlotte A. Davis and Anna Lou Bundick; three brothers, Forrest M. Davis Jr., Henry J. Davis and William C. Davis. A memorial service will be held Saturday, April 10, at 2 p.m. from the Davis family cemetery in Davis Wharf. The Rev. Kenneth T. Armstrong and the Rev. Scott E. Davis will officiate. Memorial contributions may be sent to Craddockville United Methodist Church, c/o Mrs. June Custis, P.O. Box 66, Craddockville, VA 23341 or to Hospice of the Eastern Shore, 165 Market St., Suite No. 3, Onancock, VA 23417. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.doughtyfuneralhome.com. Arrangements were made by Doughty Funeral Home, Exmore.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Apr. 9, 2010.

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