Harold R. Davis

Harold R. (Buster) Davis
Waterville
Harold R. (Buster) Davis, 80, of Fruitland Park, FL, and Waterville, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 1, 2009, at the home of his daughter, Jean. He was born March 4, 1929, in Madison, the son of the late Ray and Gladys Lollman Davis. He was a graduate of Madison Central School and the Utica School of Commerce. On October 25, 1952, in St. Bernard's Church, Waterville, he married Christine F. McCartney. She passed away on October 20, 2000. For 35 years, Mr. Davis was a bookkeeper with the H. J. Brandeles Corp. in Utica, retiring in 1991. Buster was an avid gardner who loved playing with his grandchildren when they were younger, holding his great-grandchildren, spending time at the swimming pool in Florida, dancing with his wife, shuffleboard and walking. He is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Susan and William Luley of Sauquoit and Jean and Harry (Bud) Dorr of Waterville; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Michael E. and Kim Davis of Bixby, OK, and Thomas E. Davis of Richmond, VA; nine grandchildren and their spouses, Aaron and Amy, Andrea and Steven, Steven and Michelle, Daniel, Janelle, Andrew, Christopher, Anja and Christian; five great-grandchildren, Mallory, Steven, Ethan, Matthew and Alexander; and nieces and nephews. Buster was predeceased by three sisters, Thelma Swan, Flora Fuess and Linda Porter. The funeral will be Thursday evening (tonight) at 7 o'clock at the Kloster-Northrop & Bentz Funeral Home, 210 E. Main St., Waterville. Calling hours are tonight from 5-7, prior to the service. Interment will be at the convenience of the family in St. Bernard's Cemetery, Waterville. In memory of Buster, kindly consider St. Bernard's Church, Waterville. Online condolences to www.bentzfuneralhomes.com