Allan Gilbert Daring Jr.

Allan Gilbert Daring, Jr. - SAVANNAH - Allan Gilbert Daring, Jr., 93, of Savannah, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 15, 2009 at his residence surrounded by his loving family under the care of Island Hospice. He was preceded in death by his parents, Allan G. and Jessie Mae Cooler Daring and a grandson, Jesse G. Daring, Jr. He was born in Tillman, SC and raised here in Savannah. He was retired from Hammock Moving and Storage as their warehouse manager after more than 30 years of service. Following his retirement, he worked for Taxie Service of Savannah for 25 years until his health started to fail. He was a veteran of the US Air Force, 88 Bg. 399 Squadran during World War II. He was a member of Bible Baptist Church where he served as a deacon and Sunday School Teacher for 55 years. Survived by his wife of 56 years, Grace Vaughn Daring; three sons, Allan G., III, (Judy); James "Eddie," (Pat), all of Savannah; Jesse G. Daring, Sr. (Tena) Alabama; one daughter, Rebecca D. Saxon (John) of Summerville, SC; 15 grandchildren; 17 great grand children and 5 great- great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Thursday, December 17, 2009 at Fairhaven Funeral Home. Funeral Service: 11:00a.m. Friday in the Chapel of Fairhaven Funeral Home with Pastor Herbert Hubbard and Brother Tommy East and Dr. Cecil Hodges officiating. Burial will take place immediately following the chapel service at Floyd Cemetery in Tillman, SC. Memorial Contributions: Island Hospice. Fairhaven Funeral Home & Crematory 2794 W. Highway 80 Garden City, Ga. 31408 912-964-2862 www.fairhavenfuneralhome.net Savannah Morning News December 17, 2009 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at savannahnow.com/obituaries .