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Edward James Davis, Sr.

January 22, 1926 - April 6, 2019
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Beaver Cemetery
Third and Buffalo Streets
BEAVER, PA 15009
Edward J. Davis, Sr., 93, of Kernersville, NC, formerly of Monaca, PA, passed away peacefully at home
surrounded by his family on April 6, 2019.
Born Jan. 22, 1926 in Youngstown, OH, he was the son of the late James and Marie (Meyers) Davis.
Ed was a graduate of Monaca High School Class of 1943, and earned his Associate Degree from Robert
Morris College. He was employed by J&L/LTV Steel in the Tin Mill Aliquippa Works for 33 years. He was
a veteran of WWII, fighting through France, Belgium and Germany.
As an athlete in his younger days, he was active in local softball and bowling leagues. He was invited to
try-out for the Pittsburgh Pirates Farm Team, but declined in order to begin a life with his wife. Ed also
loved the game of golf and played well into his 80’s. He especially enjoyed his son Brad’s annual golf
outing where he won a car in 1999 after making his first hole-in-one.
He and his wife enjoyed wintering in Myrtle Beach, once he retired. They also played cards with friends
in their couples’ card club, the BVD’s. Ed was a long time member of The Monaca Sportsman Club and
American Legion.
Ed was a member of St. John’s Catholic Church, Monaca, and currently of Holy Cross Catholic Church in
Kernersville.
A quiet man, his family was his joy. He is survived by his loving wife of 69 years Betty (Reigel) Davis; 3
sons and 2 daughters, Mickey (Linda) Davis, Palm Harbor, FL, Renee (Chris) Mangin, Fort Myers, FL, Brad
(Kelli) Davis, Arlington, TX, Scott (Denys) Davis, Winston-Salem, NC, and Val (Graham) Westphal,
Lancaster, PA. 14 grandchildren, Joshua (Younie) Davis, Paris, Lindsay (Farhad) Davis, London, Caitlin
(Tom) Davis, Tampa, FL, Carly Davis, Palm Harbor, FL; Christopher (Susan) Mangin, Richmond, VA, Tracy
(Ryan) Smith, Newnan, GA; Erin (Schuyler) Jones, Austin, TX, Michael (Karissa) Davis, Dallas, TX, Cara
Davis, Denton, TX; Katherine (Dustin) Bays, Roanoke, VA, Christopher Davis, Jackson Schuler, Marshall
Davis, Makenzie Davis all of Kernersville, NC; Carolyn Westphal, New York City, Eva Westphal, Hoboken,
NJ, and Sam Westphal, Lancaster, PA. 6 great-grandchildren, Evan and Rose Mangin, Lanie and Aubrey
Smith, Catherine Jones, Annabelle Bays, and Finnegin Davis.
He was preceded in death by a sister-in-law and husband, Joan (Reigel) and George Samolis and a
brother-in-law and wife, Bill and Wava Reigel. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
The family is especially grateful to our brother and sister-in-law, Scott and Denys, for their care of our
Dad these past 10 years in NC.
Per Ed’s request, entombment services will be private.
To share online condolences, get directions and other information, please visit simpsonfuneralhome.com.
Service
Beaver Cemetery
Third and Buffalo Streets
BEAVER, PA 15009
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Edward J. Davis, Sr., 93, of Kernersville, NC, formerly of Monaca, PA, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on April 6, 2019. Born Jan. 22, 1926 in Youngstown, OH, he was the son of the late James and Marie (Meyers) Davis. Ed was a graduate of Monaca High School Class of 1943,Continue Reading

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Rob Croll left a message on April 11, 2019:
I am sorry for your loss. He was such a kind and gentle person. I can still picture him with cheese and crackers as he watched a game on tv. You are all in my thoughts and sending love your way.
Bob Fedeles left a message on April 10, 2019:
So sorry to hear of your loss. Such a fine man with a great family. Your family is in our prayers.Bob and Carol Fedeles
Bob Fedeles left a message on April 10, 2019:
So sorry to hear of your loss. Such a fine man with a great family. Your family is in our prayers.Bob and Carol Fedeles
David Strausser (Mouzer) left a message on April 9, 2019:
What a nice man. So sorry to hear of his passing. My sympathy to the Davis family and all of his friends who will miss him with all of there heart.
The Daniel Grime Family left a message on April 9, 2019:
Mrs. Davis, Mickey, Renee, Val, and Scott,Your father touched many lives and we will treasure the great memories over the years. He is a true gentleman and provided a safe and loving environment for his family and friends. He will live in our hearts and minds and through us he will live on. All our prayers,The Daniel Grime Family
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Daniel Grime Family and Hubba left a message on April 9, 2019:
Brad,Your father is a loving and caring man and will be remembered by many. A candle loses nothing by lighting another candle and he sure lit up the room as well as other's lives.. He didn't say much but his presence was known. Everyone in town knew the day he moved to North Carolina with Scott and his family. A champion among champions. My family sends their prayers and love. Hubba (The Grime Family)
Daniel Grime Family and Hubba left a message on April 9, 2019:
Brad,Your father is a loving and caring man and will be remembered by many. A candle loses nothing by lighting another candle and he sure lit up the room as well as other's lives.. He didn't say much but his presence was known. Everyone in town knew the day he moved to North Carolina with Scott and his family. A champion among champions. My family sends their prayers and love. Hubba (The Grime Family)
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