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Fleetwood Davant Obituary
Doug was preceded in death by his father, Fleetwood Douglas "Buddy" Davant Sr.; and mother, Carol Humbert Perry. He is survived by his sisters, Suzanne Beusse (Tommy), Carol Scarborough (Randy); daughter, Katherine Davant Glidewell (Tim); grandsons, Christian and Cameron Glidewell; and stepdaughter, Brandy Carroway Firmin (Kirk).
Fleetwood, affectionately known as "Doug," served his country during Vietnam aboard the U.S.S. George Washington as active duty and later retired with the United States Navy Reserves as a Petty Officer First Class, after 27 years of service. Having a gift for the written word, Doug studied journalism at Mankato State University, Minn. and earned his B.A. in 1973. Doug later retired from Public Affairs at NSWCDD in Dahlgren, Va. Doug was a faithful and dedicated member of St. John's Episcopal Church in King George, Va. for over 20 years. Doug also served with the King George Lions Club and relished giving back to his community.
Doug's greatest accomplishment in life was being an amazing father, grandfather and a great friend to many.
A memorial service will be held on April 15, 2023 at 11 a.m., at St. John's Episcopal Church in King George, Va. Reception to follow.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. John's Episcopal Church or The Kidney Cancer Association.
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Sally
December 31, 2023
I am so sorry for your loss
Wish you had let us know know
Cath Tschirn Thomas
March 26, 2023
Cath Tschirn Thomas
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Cath Tschirn Thomas
March 26, 2023
Cath Tschirn Thomas
March 26, 2023
carol sparbel ;-)
March 23, 2023
Dear Ones,
Fleetwood (or Doug as I knew him) and I were friends while we were both at the Navy Base in Dahlgren. There are so many things you must be feeling today. I trust what you feel most is loved, remembered and held close in many hearts because you are. Share happy memories with each other. Laugh, cry and remember. As you do those things, it will help keep Doug close in your heart. He will never leave you. My prayers are with your family for strength, trust and joy!
Jennifer Wilkins
March 23, 2023
Katherine: I am so sorry about your Dad. I worked with him for many years at Dahlgren in the public affairs office. He was a very special friend and always looked out for me and cared so much about his friends. My deepest sympathy.
Mable Brown
March 23, 2023
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