Photo courtesy of Carpenter & Ford Funeral Home
Fairmont, West Virginia
Dec 27, 1944 – Jul 23, 2017 (Age 72)
Dizzy "Diz" Dean Davis, 72, of Fairmont passed away on July 23, 2017 at Louis A. Johnson Veterans Administration Medical Center in Clarksburg. He was born in Flemington on December 27, 1944 a son of the late Arthur Davis and Noca (Knight) Davis. Mr. Davis graduated from Flemington High School. He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. He retired from the Taylor County Board of Education as a Teacher at the Technical Center in Building Construction. Diz was a member of the VFW Post 629 in Fairmont. He was a Christian by Faith and was devoted to his family especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren . His favorite past times were Golf and Boating. He was a golfer at Paradise Lake, Tygart Lake and White Day Golf courses. He was an avid Cleveland Browns Fan. He is survived by his loving wife of 18 years Susan King Matheny Curry Davis of Fairmont. In addition to his wife he is also survived by one daughter Sabrina Gail Davis Murphy and her husband Wayne of Alabama; one step son Ken Morris and his wife Lisa of Tennessee; four step-daughters Elizabeth Norris of Alabama, Hillarey Carder and her husband Dan of Masontown, Ashley Gillespie and her husband Scott of Morgantown and Erin VanGilder and her husband Brent of North Carolina; one brother Charlie Davis and his wife Debbie of West Virginia; grandchildren Jeremy Stephens, Leslie Keener, and Jessie Stephens; step grandchildren Macy Carder, Benjamin Carder, Cayton Carder, Ian Gillespie, Mairin Gillespie, Beau VanGilder, Brooke VanGilder, Slade VanGilder, Cyrus Norris, Andrew Norris, Kesha Lott, Ashley Lott, Ricky Price, and Lacy Baraglia; great grandchildren Knox Stephens, Callum Stephens, Issac Keener and Sammy Keener and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his step-daughter Melissa "Missy" Norris; one brother Arthur and three sisters Lindy, Mazie and Barbara Ellen. A graveside service will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 27, 2017 at the West Virginia National Cemetery with full military rites performed by the Marion County Veterans Council Honor Guard and the United States Marine Corps. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.carpenterandford.com Memorial contributions may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, 4899 Belfort Rd Ste 300, Jacksonville, FL 32256.
So very sad to hear of the passing of Diz even though its been some time since Ive seen him he was someone you would never forget. Everyones favorite teacher. Always fun. Rest In Peace Dizzy you were truly special and will be missed!! Love Lisa & Eric
Lisa Trickett
October 09, 2017 | WV
Our sincere sympathy to Susan, Sabrina, and all the Davis family in the loss of Diz. He was a very special man who was loved by many. May knowing others share in your grief ease the pain of your loss a bit.
We will also be making a donation to the Wounded Warrior Project in memory of Dizzy Davis.
Nancy & David White
July 29, 2017 | Berkeley Springs, WV | Family Friend
So very sorry to hear the news about your Daddy Sabrina, he'll always be remembered as one of the truly good teachers all loved in school, apple valley golf course will never be the same....your friend forever, George Montgomery
George Montgomery
July 25, 2017 | Philippi, WV | Friend
Sad to hear of Dizzy's passing. He was in the FHS class just ahead of mine. Always a nice fellow, a good sense of humor, and if I recall correctly a darn good basketball and baseball player.
Thoughts and prayers to family, friends, and to Diz .. Comfort, Love, Peace, & Grace. Godspeed. Rest in Paradise.
Kathryn Carder
July 25, 2017 | Warrenton, NC | Friend
Erin, Brent, and family, we are sorry for your loss. If you need anything please let us know. We will be praying for you.
Lisa, Jeremy, Emma, & Andrew
Jeremy Taylor
July 25, 2017 | Nashville, NC | Friend
Rest in peace to a great teacher, colleague and friend.
Tom Hart
July 25, 2017 | Grafton, WV | Friend
Dear Susan our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this sorrowful time. We have fond memories of our families being together!!! We love you guys!!!! Jane & Dave Dinardi
Jane & Dave DINARDI
July 24, 2017 | Morgantown, WV | Friend
My prayers go out to Mr. Davis family. I don't think that I ever knew him, but I noticed all the VanGilder names and maybe know their parents. I am from Fairmont but been gone 35 years. However I noticed Brent & Erin live in NC I also since 5/2016 live in NC which shows on this condolence. May God be with you all.
David VanGilder
July 24, 2017 | Havelock, NC | Friend
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. Marion County Senior Citizens.
Vicki Nichols
July 24, 2017 | Fairmont, WV