Photo courtesy of Ruggiero Funeral Home, LLC - Pen Argyl
Pen Argyl, Pennsylvania
Oct 17, 1930 – Apr 2, 2020 (Age 89)
John W. Davies, Sr, 89, of Pen Argyl, passed away, Tuesday, March 31, 2020, at Gracedale, Northampton County Home. He was the husband of Viola E. (Kenyon) Davies.
Born in Plainfield Township, October 17, 1930, he was the son of the late Taliesin and Lottie (Amy) Davies.
Prior to retiring, John was employed as a carpenter for Uliana Brothers, Pen Argyl, prior to that he worked at R & R Toy Factory, Pen Argyl.
He was a 1948 graduate of Pen Argyl High School and honorably served his country in the US Army during the Korean War.
He was a member of Ackermanville United Methodist Church, where he served as choir and orchestra director. He played in the Pen Argyl Legion Band and various other bands and also sang in the Bangor Elks Minstrel Shows.
In addition to his wife, Viola, he is survived by his children, Sharon Letson-Allen of Slatington, John W. Davies, Jr. of Walnutport, and Sandra Collins of Bangor, six grandchildren, fifteen great grandchildren and a sister, Bette Davies of Pen Argyl.
Memorial services will be announced at a later date with private interment in Ackermanville Cemetery. The Ruggiero Funeral Home, LLC, Pen Argyl is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be offered at www.ruggierofuneralhome.com.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be offered to Ackermanville United Methodist Church, 1410 Ackermanville Road, Bangor, PA 18013.
Read MoreSO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. I KNEW JACK FROM R&R TOY FACTORY 1960 - 1963
June Jones
May 12, 2020 | Bangor, PA | Friend
Dad was a good father-in-law to me. He was always happy to see me and our children (Andy and Shauna) and all seven of his great-grandsons (from his son and me). He was very proud to show off the photos of his great-grandsons to everyone at the Senior Center; even if he couldn't always remember which of his grandchildren parented them. He was always ready with a joke or a funny story, even if we heard it a million times before. I will miss him dearly.
Andrea Davies
April 06, 2020 | Danielsville, PA | Daughter
Jack was someone who I looked up to While we were togher at Ackermanvile Methodist Church. I sang next to him in the choir every Sunday and had done many Easter cantatas together.We Shared our Welsh Heritage together and we both served our Country. I will never forget how this wonderful man touched my heart.REST IN PEACE MY BROTHER.
David Doll
April 04, 2020 | Bangor, PA | Friend
Davies family,
I'm so sorry for your loss. I knew the family for years. We grew up together. Its hard to loss your loved one. He is at peace now.
Claudia Welser-Hess
April 02, 2020 | Northampton, PA
To the Davies family
My deepest sympathy he will be greatly missed
Janet Crafa
April 02, 2020
To Viola & family, our condolences Jack was a very caring , kind,thoughtful person. Very giving, a great friend! He will be greatly missed. Our thoughts & prayer are with you all. Kay & Steve Beck
Steven Beck
April 02, 2020 | Fuquay-Varina, NC | Friend
Putt was often at our house while I was growing up, helping with something or other. He had a large part in transforming my parents' barn into a beautiful home for them. He and my dad were also members of Harry Oaten's Potbellies. A good man, a gentleman..whom we all loved. He will be missed. My sincere condolences to his family.
Cathy Williams DeEsch
April 02, 2020 | The Villages, FL
Dear Viola, Sharon, John, Sandy & Families:
I am so very, very sorry to hear of Putt's passing. The world has lost one of it's best! He was calm, kind, thoughtful,tough, and always ready to help.
Even when one of his jokes wasn't particularly funny, you had to laugh because he got such a kick out of telling it!!
Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Wendy (Willliams) Echard
April 02, 2020 | Bangor, PA
Sir,
I did not know you personally, however I would be honored to "Thank You" for your dedicated and honorable Military Service to OUR country.
At a later date we will meet in that "SPECIAL PLACE" which GOD reserves for ALL of those who have stepped forward to serve their country in a Military Uniform.
May ALL of GOD'S blessings be with your Dear Family!
Sergeant Major (E-9) Larry E. & Mrs. Sheila M. (LaBar) Williams, US Army/ Retired
April 02, 2020 | TN