Don F. Davis

Don F. Davis, 90, a long-time resident of Hopewell, died Saturday, June 11, 2016 at his home. He was born October 14, 1925 in Zanesville, a son of the late John Jake and Ruth Robb Davis. Don graduated from Hopewell High School Class of 1943. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran of World War II where he attained the rank of Seaman 3rd Class-SVE96 aboard the aircraft carrier U.S.S. Salamaua. He served in the Pacific from 1943-1946. Don was a farmer and worked at Columbia Gas for 19 years. Surviving are his wife, Geraldine Dunlap Davis, whom he married January 31, 1944, of the home; his children, Dawn Kline, Jan Cleek, Jeff (Laura) Davis, Jeri (Paul) Swingle and Laura Ensminger; ten grandchildren;13 great grandchildren; niece Kym Groves; great nieces and great nephews and his loving dog, Rocky. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Dona Jean (Ronald) Groves; a granddaughter, Jennifer Berry; a great granddaughter, Kaylee Parrish and two sons-in-law, Jack D. Berry and Earl Cleek. No calling hours will be observed. A celebration of life service will be at a later date. BOLIN-DIERKES FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, 1271 BLUE AVENUE, ZANESVILLE was entrusted with all arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the National Trails Vol. Fire Department, P.O. Box, Gratiot, Ohio 43740.