Larry Davis

DAVIS Larry Davis, 55, lifetime Grandview resident died suddenly in his home Sunday, November 27, 2005. Born November 29, 1949, Larry was preceded in death by his mother, Darlene, his father Bob, and longtime partner and friend, Tom Miles. He is survived by his Yorkie, Pee Wee, a multitude of friends, and one brother, Richard of Aurora, Colorado. A 1967 graduate of Grandview Heights High School, he worked at Kingswood Cleaners, the dry cleaning shop his parents owned. He then went on to work in the restaurant business, becoming a fixture at the Red Door Tavern on W. 5th Ave, where he worked as a cook for over 25 years. Larry was a favorite with the customers and knew most of them by name. He would always make a point to greet them and make them feel welcome. Upon leaving the Red Door, he went to work for Speedway, attaining the position of assistant manager before retiring in 2004. He loved people, animals, a cold beer and a menthol 100. He had a wonderful sense of adventure and humor, a quick wit, and a timely phrase for just about any situation. He never met a stranger and no matter where he went he would always run into someone he knew. He loved living on Ashland Ave. where his neighbors and their dogs were like his family. Larry will be greatly missed by his many friends who, when they hear this phrase "Dream on Alice, Wonderland is just around the corner", will think of him and smile. There will be a celebration of Larry's life Sunday, December 11th at the Knotty Pine, 1765 W. 3rd Ave. beginning at 3:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his name to Columbus Aids Task Force, 1751 E. Long St., Columbus, OH 43203, or Capital Area Humane Society, 3015 Scioto Darby Executive Ct., Hillard, OH 43026. Interment at Someset Cemetary in London, OH.