Donald “Bull” Mark Davis

November 22, 1948 - October 31, 2022

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Thursday 11/3, 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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Friday 11/4, 10:30 am

Donald Mark Davis, 73, beloved father, grandfather, brother and husband of his wife of 54 years, Georgia Barco Davis, passed away on October 31, 2022, after a brief battle with cancer. Born on November 22, 1948, in Rochester, he was a lifelong resident of Potter twp., and the former owner, along with his wife, Georgia, and partner, Mark Petrik, of the World Famous Midway Bar and Grill. A gregarious, generous and humorous guy, affectionately known as “Bull”, he widened his circle of friends when he and his wife wintered at Paradise Oaks in Bushnell, Florida, and Summers at Deer Meadow, in Cooksburg, PA.

Son of the late John and Iva Davis, bull was a 1966 graduate of Rochester High School. He missed being an Eagle Scout by one badge. He was a former employee of St. Joe Lead, and owned and operated his own big rig and worked construction. He was employed by UPS for ten years at Pittsburgh International Airport before retiring in 2014, the same year the Midway closed. An avid collector of cars, trucks, signs and gasoline memorabilia, he rebuilt classic vehicles and sponsored classic car cruises at the Midway for many years. He loved riding his Harley on both long and short trips and even adapted to bicycle-riding in Florida recently. His favorite hobbies included camping with his family, tractor pulls and shopping for antiques.

He is survived by his wife, Georgia Barco Davis, two daughters, Dawn Marie (Randy) Neely, and Alison (David) Anderson, a son, Chad (Elyse) Davis, six grandchildren, Samantha, Logan, Jacob, Madison, Cooper and Mia, as well as two great grandchildren, Milaylla and Elli, all of Potter Township., his sister, Judy Simon, of Seattle, Washington, a brother, John (Emily), of Texas, and his brother, Gene, (Wilma) Raccoon Township, as well as many nieces and nephews. He will be missed by Barney his playful cat. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister Joanne Bishop, also of Potter Township.

Friends will be received on Thursday, November 3, 2022 from 2:00 to 8:00 PM at the Simpson Funeral and Cremation Services, 1119 Washington Avenue, Monaca, (724-728-4000) where a service will be held on Friday, November 4 at 10:30 AM. with the Reverend Dr. Larry Maley, pastor of North Branch Presbyterian Church, officiating.

To share online condolences, get directions and other information, please visit Donald’s permeant memorial site at www.simpsonfuneralhome.com.

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Thoughts and prayers to Bulls family to get through this very sad time. Had a lot of good times and laughs with Bull. He will be missed by many many people. Rest in peace Bull. 🙏🙏🙏

Davis family, on behalf of the Knopp family i would like to offer our deepest condolences on Bull's passing. RIP and thank you for all the good times at the Midway!

My sincere condolences to you Bull was such a sweetheart! I’ll never forget the first time I met him, I was just shy of 21 and he was watching the door, he said “ you’re not 21” I said “ I’m close to it “ he looked at my ID and said “you know Chuck “ I said “I don’t know any Chuck’s “ he said “your Chuck Noah’s sister in law” I laughed and started to leave and he said “Get in there but I’ll be keeping an eye on you” and throughout my times at Midway he did just that! I always felt safe and always had fun. May he Rest In Peace.

Oh dear Georgia, my heart is with you and your beautiful family. I am so very sorry we lost such a great man. I will remember him with love for the big teddy bear that he was. Hugs to all of you.

I am sorry to hear about Don passing I will miss his smile and the ways he would make you laugh, our family will be keeping all of you in our prayers.

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Dear Georgia and family, we are very saddened to hear of Bull's passing he was a great guy and a true friend who will be greatly missed. You have our deepest condolences and prayers during this difficult time. I am sorry I can't be there with you but please know you all are in my thoughts and prayers. Brian and Luann Vula

Dear Georgia and family, I grew up in Potter along with Don, Gene, Stush, Sandy, JoAnn, Cindy, Bobby and countless other great "kids." I remember Donnie well and am very saddened by his passing far too soon. My sincerest sympathies go out to your whole family. I know you will be comforted by wonderful memories of a life fully lived. God send his blessings of comfort to you.

When my youngest son would go with me to the Midway cruises, Bull always encouraged him to stay active in Scouting. Reading this obituary, I now know why Bull constantly reminded him not to quit. Tony earned his Eagle badge in 2009. Thank you Bull for the guidance, and for all of the great Midway cruises. This photo was taken in 2002.
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Our deepest sympathy to the family and so many friends. Friday night was our family gathering place at WFM and never missed a cruise night and have tons of beer cups and T shirts to prove it. I still prefer my hot dogs Bull burnt". .So many years of wonderful memories there and Bull always made his way over to say hi. We were known as "the birthday people"many special occasion took place there. RIP Bull you definitely touched alot of lives and made a difference in ours. Bob and Carol Jackson Bob and Mike Jackson

Our memories of Bull will always be happy ones. From our golf cart adventures in the Villages to our rides on our motorcycle and our camping in both New York and Pennsylvania the times we shared with Georgia and Bull always ended up with laughs and looking forward to the next time. Our hearts are broken and we pray for strength for you all. Fly high Bull, we'll see you again. We will love you and miss you always.

Rest in peace my friend, you will be greatly missed. Thank you for all the good times we had at the Midway, damn all the late nights and fun, lol. I will be sure to have a Jack and Diet Coke, until we meet again my friend, cheers.

On behalf of Corvettes of Pa, and thousands of other car cruisers and enthusiasts – Thank you Bull for the famous wings, the many beers, and especially the great memories with friends at the Wednesday Midway cruises. While we mourn your departure, we will forever have these fond memories with us.

Georgia and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Bull was bigger than life and one of the funniest people I have known. I will never forget sitting around the fire and listening to him laughing about the “river tubing incident.” He will be missed. I will pray for peace for all of you. Love, Terri

Our deepest sympathy to the family. RIP “Bull”. Ducky & Elaine Drake

To my first and bravest brother in law who always treated me with love and kindness. Your passing leaves a hole in our hearts and in our family.

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My heart goes out to the Davises as they endure the loss of the patriarch of their family. He was bigger than life and a staple in mine considering I have known him since he married my sister Georgia 54 years ago. I pray for God’s peace and comfort for all of you, but especially Georgia who made up half of a dynamic duo. Together they accomplished much in this lifetime. He will be sorely missed in her life and in the lives of Dawn Marie, Chad and Allison…

My condolences to Bull's family, remember many good times. Good friend great guy RIP Bull

I worked for Bull for 15 years, he was a great man and well respected! He would do anything for you and loved his family so much! We spent a lot of times over the years working together..We had so many laughs I can't even count! He was a great boss and always had all of our backs! My heart is very heavy today and all my love and prayers go out to Georgia and the entire family..Rest in piece Big Daddy..🙏🙏🙏💕💕

Knew Bull growing up in Potter Twp. Loved the fall Sunday afternoon football games on the field at the Potter School... Fantastic guy!!! Thoughts and prayers!! May God's Love comfort y'all during this time of sorrow!!

Condolences on the Davis family loss of Bull.

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Georgia. I am truly very sorry for your loss. Bull was larger than life…I am very glad I had the privilege of knowing Bull and will be forever grateful for it. 💔

We are heartbroken to hear of Bulls passing! Please accept our most sincere condolences. I am having a hard time putting thoughts into words as I try to type something, another “Bull” story enters my brain and I think that one would be better, so I erase what I had and then it happens again, and again, so we are simply going to say that Bull was a GREAT human being and will be dearly missed by so many! To his entire family: Our prayers are with you all through this hard time.

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.