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David Davis Obituary
Louisville - David S. Davis, 76, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, February 16, 2021, surrounded by his loving wife and son. The Louisville native was born on November 21, 1944, to Jeanette and Charles Davis.
Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife, of 47 years, Vicki Davis; son Michael Davis (Cara) of Pasadena, California; grandchildren Miriam Davis and Dexter Davis of Pasadena, California; mother, Jeanette Bornstein; sister, Helaine Workman (Dr. Frank) of Washington D.C., his two nieces and two nephews, and the countless friends who David loved as family.
He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Davis, and his step-father Abe Bornstein.
David was a graduate of Seneca High School, attended The University of Cincinnati, and graduated from The University of Louisville. He served in the United States Coast Guard and was Honorably Discharged in 1973 as Hospital Corpsman First Class, U.S. Coast Guard Reserve. In 1971, David received his Juris Doctor from the Louis D. Brandeis School of Law at The University of Louisville. He was a general practice attorney for 50 years and always said that he practiced law from A to Z - adoption to zoning cases. For 15 years, he served as a Guardian Ad Litem in Family Court, where he represented the best interests and provided legal representation for children. He helped numerous families in need.
David was a kind and gentle soul who made friends so easily. He lived life to the fullest despite being diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease for the last 16 years of his life. He enjoyed traveling, art and design, photography, entertaining, dining out with friends, and spending quality time with family.
He was a member of The Temple-Congregation Adath Israel Brith Sholom and The Kentucky Bar Association.
Due to the pandemic, funeral services and burial were held privately on Friday, February 19, 2021, at The Temple Cemetery. A private memorial service will be held via Zoom.
The family requests expressions of sympathy take the form of contributions, in David's memory, to The Temple - Congregation Adath Israel Brith Sholom
(www.thetemplelouky.org) or The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research (www.michaeljfox.org.)
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Jonathan
March 22, 2022
I was saddened to hear of the passing of Mr. Davis. He was a personal friend and great attorney. Rest in Heaven
Steve Silverman
December 31, 2021
My condolences to David's family. Peace be with them.
Dewan Terry
March 5, 2021
Mrs. Vicki again I am so very sorry for your loss my prayers and condolences are with you and your familyplease call when you have time.(502)417-8858
Dewan Terry
March 5, 2021
Dewan Terry & family are very sorry to hear the very sad news. Mrs. Vicki & Michael Davis, Mr. Davis was a great man he was like a dad to me. He taught me how to do the right thing and showed me alot that I will always cherish and the right way to go. Bless his heart. Mrs. Vicki & family Mr. Davis will be truly missed. Our prayers and condolences are with you and your family. Rest In Peace Mr. Davis
Bryan Coomer
February 22, 2021
Dave was my friend. He was such a good man and he will missed.
Kenneth Harold Silverstein
February 21, 2021
So very sorry to hear.
I too saw David at the 50th Seneca reunion. So many memories. It just reminds us that life is getting shorter and shorter when we lose someone so dear! RIP old friend.
max goldsmith
February 21, 2021
David was a great guy! I am so sorry that one of the good guys has left us. My condolences to Vicky and family.
Judge Gina Kay Calvert and Joel Frockt
February 21, 2021
Joel and I are so very sorry to hear this news. I worked in Family Court with David for many years. He was a kind and gentle person. Prayers for his family.
Brian and Dianna Darling
February 18, 2021
We are truly shocked and saddened by David´s passing; condolences and sympathy go out to Vicky, Michael and the rest of the family. A friend and colleague for over 40 years until his recent retirement, he was already missed but knowing he is really gone, we are taken aback. Perhaps he and Stanley are already having one of their famous discussions and we hope you have your Dremel with you! RIP my friend
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