Davis, Joseph

Passed:

Age: 94

Source:

Death Notice:

Obituary Date: 1969-03-07

Information: Joseph Edward Davis, 94, of Sandyville, died Saturday morning in the Veteran’s Hospital, Clarksburg.   Born in Jackson County, the son of the late Mr. And Mrs. John W. Davis, he was a retired employee of the Valvoline Pipeline Company, was the oldest member of the Cairo Baptist Church and was a Spanish American War veteran.  Survivors include two sons, C. Woodrow Davis, with whom he made his home, Walter Davis, Harrisville; one daughter, Mrs. Harley Moore, Smithburg; one sister, Mrs. Mary Massey, Lakewood, Colorado; 32 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.  His wife, Aletha Hendershot Davis, one daughter and three sons preceded him in death.  Funeral services were held Monday at the Cairo Baptist Church, with the Rev. Frank Osbourne officiating.  Burial was in the IOOF Cemetery.