Brent L. Davies

Brent L. Davies obituary

Brent L. Davies

Brent Davies Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home on Sep. 17, 2025.

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Brent Lynley Davies, 63, of Weirton, WV, passed away on Monday, September 16, 2025, at WVU Medicine Weirton Medical Center.

He was born on January 15, 1962, in Weirton, WV, a son of the late Clifford Davies, Jr. Mary Lou Sayre Davies. A lifelong resident of Weirton, Brent graduated from Weir High School with the Class of 1980.

In 1984, Brent proudly enlisted in the United States Army, serving his country as a Sergeant until 1988. He received the Army Good Conduct Medal, Sharpshooter and Hand Grenade Marksman Rifle M16 Badge and was assigned to the 293rd Military Police Company. Following his military service, he began a long career with the City of Weirton, retiring after 24 years as a mechanic.

Brent had a passion for the outdoors and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He loved the freedom of the open road on his Harley Davidson. He was a lifetime member of the Paris Sportsman's Club and had also been a member of the American Legion Post 10. In recent years he loved to relax and watch Gunsmoke on T.V.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandson, Crew S. Permar; nephew, Aaron M. Davies; Uncle Bernie Sayre, aunt and uncle, William (Bill) and Mary Jane Davies; Grandparents, Clifford and Janet Kerr Davies, Sr. and Lee and Ruth Sayre
He will be remembered with love by his daughter, Ashley Marie Davies Permar and her husband Rob; his son, Brennan Davies; two brothers, Clifford "Chip" Davies III (Connie) and Eric Davies; his granddaughters, Camryn and Liana Permar; and his nephew, Adam (Jessica) Davies; his former wife, and friend through the years, Sarah Jane Henry. He is also survived by his aunt who was like a mother to him, Maxine Sayre.

Brent will be laid to rest at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies with full military honors provided by the United States Army.

Larry Barkley will preside over the private services.

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