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Orson Davis Obituary
The son of the late John H. and Julia Rutledge Davis, he was born in Milanville, Pa. on January 31, 1922.
Orson enlisted in the 94th Infantry 301st Division and fought under Major Battel. He served 3½ years during World War II. After the war, he went to work for the Boy Scouts of America in Beaver Brook. Orson became a Lineman for the railroad and retired after 41 years. He was an avid deer hunter and fisherman, loving the outdoors. His lifetime hobbies included cars and building things.
He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Leona C. Davis; his son, Orson Davis, Jr. and his wife, Jeannette, of Highland Lake; his daughter, Ruth Rollins of Barryville; his loving granddaughters: Yvonne, Heather, Caitlin, Alainna and Hannah, and several nieces and nephews - all who will miss him dearly.
He was predeceased by nine brothers: Charles, Russell, Frank, Wilson, John, Ezra, Harold, Vernon and Alfred; and four sisters: Florence, Alma, Nora and Marion.
Friends are invited to call on Friday, October 20, 2006 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Gray-Rasmussen Funeral Home, Barryville, N.Y.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 21 at 10 a.m. in the funeral home with the Rev. Phyllis Haynes officiating. Burial will be in Lackawaxen Cemetery, Lackawaxen, Pa.
Donations may be made to Eldred American Legion Ambulance Service, P.O. Box 63, Eldred, NY 12732, or Tusten-Highland Veterans of Foreign Wars, Eldred, NY 12732.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Gray-Rasmussen Funeral Home.
This obituary was originally published in the Times Herald-Record.
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Caitlin
January 4, 2007
I love and miss you very much Grandpa!!!i hope to see you once again. my life is missing a part of it now that you gone. i wish you were here with me.. i love you very much and miss you very much
Alainna & Hannah Rollins
December 25, 2006
Merry Christmas,Grandpa
We love and miss you so much!!
Ruth E. Rollins
December 25, 2006
Merry Christmas,Dad
You don't know what my life is like without you in it!!
Now,I wish I never said,that it was ok to go,because,I miss you so dearly!!
I love an miss you,so much..
Oh,dear God help me,get through this..
Love Daddy's Girl
Ruth E. Rollins
November 25, 2006
Dad,
You would have been married 49 year on the 11th,I didn't forget.
I went an seen Mom on thanksgiving all she did was cry,Oh how I miss her so,your gone and she is so sick.
The girls and I had dinner at Junies and Jeannettes,it was nice but not
the same,there were 2 places empty, but we got through the frist holiday
without both of you,it hurts so dearly. I miss you so much Dad!
I"m trying to be so strong for Alainna,Hannah and Junie,but my heart
still hurts for you and Mom..
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Hannah Rollins
November 4, 2006
Dear Grandpa,
I miss you very much, I cry, cause I wont see you ever again.
I love you Grandpa..
Love always Hannah Lee
Angie & Ken Mims
October 28, 2006
Dear Ruth & Orson
Our deepest felt sympathies are sent to you for the loss of our dear old friend. We will miss him terribly & all the wisdom he imparted to us over the years. Our loss is God's gain. We hope that you both know that we are always here for you & yours anytime you need us. Don't hesitate to call us. We love you all.
Bette Fetter
October 25, 2006
Ruthie, Orson, and family,
My sincere sympathy to you all right now. I know what a helpless and lost feeling this brings. We have all been blessed with wonderful families and need to hold them close now to get through this. I will always remember the good times we had all those years ago! My love to you all and to your mom. Stay strong! Love, Bette & Rich
Jeannette Davis
October 24, 2006
I am thankful for having been blessed by the presence of my father-in-law. He has brought so many wonderful things into my life. I thank him most for his son, my husband, who I love and adore. I look at my husband and see the outstanding qualities that he has passed to him. The ability to fix anything, the genuine friendship he offers, the joy of helping others in need, his passion and emotion, the love of conversation and his dedication to family. I thank him for Ruth and Yvonne, my friends. I know when life gets tough, they will stand by me, another lesson learned through the Davis family values. With pride, I am part of the Davis family. He has left a legacy that is impossible to match. My memories are fond and I will always admire him. He will live forever in our memories and in our hearts . . .
Dad, my love will always be with you . . . say hello and put in a good word to God for me.
Joyce Kuhn
October 24, 2006
My dearest blessings to the Davis family whose lives entwined with our families for many years. I have many wonderful memories of my youth spent in the company of your family. God Bless
Patty Hoeper
October 24, 2006
Words could never define how much you are loved and respected by your family and friends.We will miss you so much
Ruth E. Rollins
October 20, 2006
Dear Dad,
You will forever be in my heart, thank you for all the years we had
together, I am so very greatful for all you had did and done for the
girls and I. Please don't worry about us, we will be fine, and for Mom, we all will take care of her. It hurts that you have left me, but I know you are at rest and your feeling good now.
With all my love your daughter, Ruthie
Charles Paulus
October 20, 2006
Dear Leona, Sorry to hear about your great loss. Glad you got to have 48 great years togather. God Bless. Charlie
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