Samuel S. Davis

August 21, 2012

Samuel S. Davis, 79, of Scranton, died Tuesday morning, August 21, 2012, in the Commonwealth Hospice following an illness.

His wife is the former Carol J. Detrick. The couple celebrated 54 years of marriage on August 16.

Born April 23, 1933 in Scranton, he is a son of the late Glyndwr and Elizabeth (Shively) Davis.

Sam was a graduate of West Scranton High and School.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during the Korean Conflict.

Prior to his retirement, he was owner and operator of Sam Davis Tires Inc.

He attended Trinity Baptist Church in Scranton, Pa

Sam was an avid car enthusiast and loved restoring cars, and was involved with stock car racing for many years.

He was well-known and well-liked by many people, but his greatest passion was his family, which was evident in their Sunday dinner gatherings. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

Surviving, in addition to his wife, are two daughters, Karen L. Williams and husband Craig of Trucksville, Lynn A. Magnotta and husband Robert of Trucksville; one sister, Elizabeth Roczniak, and husband Paul, of Scranton; four grandchildren, Kelly Cook and husband Kevin, Ryan S. Williams, Rachel A. Magnotta, Matthew R. Magnotta; several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Thomas Davis; two sisters, Annette Lobo and Susan Joy.

Funeral service will be conducted Friday at 7 p.m. in the Howard J. Snowdon Funeral Home, 1810 Sanderson Ave., Scranton, with the Rev. Ginger Daubenhauser as officiating clergy. Friends may call Friday 3 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. A service will be conducted at a time to be announced in Trinity Baptist Church in Scranton.

Memorial contributions can be made to Trinity Baptist Church, 1546 Monsey Avenue, Scranton, PA 18509. For online condolences, visit www.duffyandsnowdon.com.