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2019
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Keith Davis Obituary
He was born in Penn Yan on November 16, 1947, the youngest son of the late Mahlon Darius and Ruth Wilma (Noak) Davis. On October 28, 1972 he was married to Kathaleen Marie (Taft) Davis, who survives.
Keith is also survived by children: Vonda (Robert) Jette of Alaska, Brian (Beth Jackman) Davis of Florida, Kesha (Barry Austin) Davis and Keith (Catrina) Davis, Jr. of Bath; grandchildren: Amanda of Texas, Candace and Brandon of Alaska, Christine of Florida, Ian and Xander of Bath; great-grandchildren: Malachi and Michael of Texas; sister: Naomi Thompson of Bath; sisters-in-law: Cynthia (Calvin Ward) Gillis of Savona, Karleen (Gary) Austin of Horseheads, Karen (Jack) Chaney of Horseheads; brother-in-law: Douglas (Karen) Taft of Arizona; and several nieces and nephews.
Beside his parents, he was predeceased by his brothers: Richard, Mahlon "Bud", and Ronald Davis; and parents-in-law: Robert L. and Adah J. (Oelschlaeger) Taft.
Keith graduated from Prattsburgh's Franklin Academy in 1967 and served in the U.S. Navy from 1967 to 1971 on the USS Ticonderoga. He retired from the Steuben County Department of Public Works in 2010 after 38 years of service, ending his career at Kanakadea Park.
He was a 45-year member of Bath Grange and a lifetime member of the USS Ticonderoga Veterans' Association.
He will be dearly missed for his sense of humor, handyman skills, love of traditional country music, ability to win at Skat and Shanghai Rummy, and willingness to help his family, friends, and community. And, yes, even for being stopped to talk to someone who recognized him every time we went to town or having to repeat everything we said because he didn't hear it the first time.
Calling hours will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. on Friday, May 10, 2019 at Bond-Davis Funeral Home in Bath with a celebration of his life immediately following.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing may contribute in his memory to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Donor Services, PO Box 98018, Washington, DC 20090-8018.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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May 25, 2019
My sincere condolences to the family for your loss. Losing a loved one in death is never easy. May God and his son Jesus Christ bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. John 17:3
My deepest sympathy
Evelina Z
Jan Cleland
May 12, 2019
Sending my deepest condolences to Kathy and family. Keith was a wonderful man who showed respect to God, country and his fellow man. He will be greatly missed
May 10, 2019
Kathy, so sorry to hear of Keith's passing.
Praying for you and the family.
Diane (Morgan) Keck.
Peggy ODell
May 9, 2019
Thinking of family I am very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
May 7, 2019
I remember Keith from school. He was quiet and got along with everyone. Keith was a good guy and I'm glad he had a happy life.
Karen And Doug Taft
May 5, 2019
thinking of you, Keith and remembering all the good times at Grange pancake suppers, Dairy Festival, and Bath Fair! And all the fun our kids had sharing your humor, time and love of family. Rest in peace and know that you have left a lot of good memories behind.
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