Davis, George T.: 4/27/2010

George T. Davis, 91, of West Chester, passed away on Tuesday, April 27, 2010, at his residence in West Chester.

He was the husband of the late Elizabeth (Betty) Bingaman Davis for 64 years.

Born in West Chester, he was the son of the late George T. Davis and Rose Rogers Davis.

Prior to entering the U.S. Army, he spent time working in the Canal Zone in Panama.

He served in the U.S. Army during World War II, achieving the rank of sergeant.

He was employed for many years as a carpenter and enjoyed woodworking and gardening.

George was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #106 and American Legion Post #134.

He was a lifelong member of Goshen Fire Company.

George is survived by his sons: George T. (Ted) Davis III and wife, Edythe, of Grandy, N.C.; J. Daniel Davis and wife, Ruth Ann, of West Chester; Timothy G. (Tim) Davis and wife, Mercedes, of West Chester; Jeffrey M. (Jeff) Davis and wife, Meredith, of Chadds Ford; and J. Patrick (Pat) Davis and wife, Kathleen, of West Chester. In addition to his children, he is survived by nine grandchildren and five great-grand children; as well as a sister, Helen Baker of Rosemont.

Relatives and friends are invited to his memorial service at 11 a.m. on Friday, April 30, at DellaVecchia, Reilly, Smith & Boyd Funeral Home, 410 N. Church St., West Chester, 610-696-1181, www.DellaFH.com.

Interment will be private.

Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to The Hickman, 400 N. Walnut St., West Chester, PA 19380.1

• 1. Daily Local News, 4/29/2010