Donald R. Davis Sr.

Donald R. Davis Sr. PO Box 187 Burghill, OH, formerly of Warren, died at his home at 6:16 AM Thursday April 6, 2006. He was born February 2, 1933 in McConnellsville, Morgan County, Ohio the son of Ralph E. and Cora J.(Sprouse) Davis. Mr. Davis was a carpenter by trade and was self-employed doing home improvements, remodeling and cabinet work. He also was formerly employed by East Ohio Lumber Co. He was an avid pigeon owner and racer for years. He was a member of the Western Reserve Pigeon Club and the Steel Valley Combine. A U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean War, he also served with the Battery D. 177th Ohio National Guard. He enjoyed antique shopping and coin collecting. Mr. Davis is survived by 1 daughter Barbara E. Davis of Mecca, 2 sons Dale E. (Joyce) Davis Sr., of Peck, Kansas, and Donald R. (Patty) Davis Jr. with whom he made his home. Other survivors include 10 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, and a sister Betty E. Ratell of Warren. Preceding him in death were his wife, Evelyn L. (Sprouse) Davis, a brother Edgar R. Roberts, and 3 sisters Dorothy and Cora Sue Davis, and Luella M. DeNunzio. Funeral services will be 1:00 PM Monday April 10, 2006 at Roberts-Clark Chapel where friends may call from 6:00-8:00 PM Sunday. Pastor Henry Funk will officiate. Burial will be in Crown Hill Burial Park. Material contributions may be made to Hospice of the Valley 5190 Market St. Youngstown, OH 44512-2198