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Joseph “Joe” N. Davis, Jr.

Date of Death: July 19, 2015

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Wednesday 7/22, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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Thursday 7/23, 1:00 pm

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Thursday 7/23

Joseph “Joe” Nathaniel Davis, Jr. passed away Sunday, July 19, 2015, at Winchester Medical Center.

Mr. Davis was born in October 1932, in Gainesboro, Virginia, the son of the late Joseph N. and Flora V. Davis, Sr. Mr. Davis was a Veteran having served in the United States Army. He was a Mechanic retiring after 30 years of service from Omps Garage in Frederick County. Mr. Davis was a member of Redland United Methodist Church, the Winchester Eagles #824 and Gainesboro Ruritan Club, where he was a Charter Member. He was Honorary Fire Chief at Gainesboro Fire and Rescue which he helped found and loved volunteering there and at the Ruritan Club. He was an avid Baltimore Orioles Fan as well as a NASCAR Racing fan. He loved gardening, and enjoyed gathering and cracking black walnuts. He adored his grandchildren and great grandchildren, they were his greatest pleasure in life.

He married Elizabeth Ann Webber on February 2, 1953, in Hagerstown, Maryland.

Surviving with his wife are his daughters, Janet Davis and Joyce Wright, both of Winchester. Four grandchildren, Ann Taylor and husband, AJ Sperry, of Gainesboro, Joseph Grubbs of Winchester, David Grubbs and wife, Jenn of Inwood, WV and Daniel Grubbs of Stephens City. Great grandchildren, Athan Taylor, Avelyn Taylor Sperry and Allie Grubbs. Sisters, Pauline DeHaven of Winchester, Ester Fore and husband, Bobby, of Roanoke, Viola Palmer and husband, Cletus, of Winchester; and brother, William Davis and wife, Ginny, of Shockeysville.

Two daughters, Judith DeHaven and Josephine Peacemaker and one brother, Robert Davis, preceded him in death.

Pallbearers will be Brad Omps, Brian Omps, Carl DeHaven, James DeHaven, Jackie Venskoske, Don Jackson.

Honorary pallbearers will be Gainesboro Fire & Rescue, Gainesboro Ruritan Club.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, from 6:00-8:00 PM, at Omps Funeral Home, Amherst Chapel.

A funeral service will be conducted at 1:00 PM on Thursday, at Omps Funeral Home, Amherst Chapel, with Reverend Gary Palmer and Reverend Melissa Porter-Miller officiating. Interment will be in Shenandoah Memorial Park, Frederick County, Virginia.

Memorial contributions may be made to Gainesboro Fire & Rescue, 221 Gainesboro Road, Winchester, Virginia, 22603 or Gainesboro Ruritan Club, P.O. Box 155, Cross Junction, Virginia, 22625.

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Wednesday 7/22, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Thursday 7/23, 1:00 pm
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Thursday 7/23

Joseph “Joe” Nathaniel Davis, Jr. passed away Sunday, July 19, 2015, at Winchester Medical Center. Mr. Davis was born in October 1932, in Gainesboro, Virginia, the son of the late Joseph N. and Flora V. Davis, Sr. Mr. Davis was a Veteran having served in the United States Army. He was a Mechanic retiring afterContinue Reading

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Ann Taylor left a message on July 20, 2015:
I will forever be your favorite (ok, only) granddaughter. I cannot express how much you mean to me. I am thankful that your pain has ended but I will miss you tremendously.
Greg Peacemaker left a message on July 20, 2015:
Deepest Sympathy to Libby, Joyce, Janet and all of the extended family members. My heart ache for your loss. May God hold you tight and comfort you. My father in law now works on GODS tractors
Joan and Helen Funkhouser left a message on July 20, 2015:
All of you are in our prayers. It's so hard when a piece of your heart is gone. God gives us memories to help us cope. They will help you for many years to come.
Lisa Fore-Arcand left a message on July 21, 2015:
I am so sorry for the lose of my sweet Uncle Junior. My thoughts and prayers are with you Libby, Janet and Joyce and the extended family. Love and Hugs to you all. ❤️ Lisa Fore-Arcand
Destiney Davis left a message on July 21, 2015:
I am so sorry to hear of Uncle Junior's passing. I sadly will not be able to make it to the funeral or viewing but my thoughts and prayers are with all of the family including Aunt Libby and his brother Billy, who is my grandfather. Please let me know if there is anything you need or anything I can do to help during this trying time. My condolences.
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roger and lorraine miler left a message on July 21, 2015:
I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR JR DIED HE WAS A SPECIAL PERSON ALWAYS SO FRIENDLY TO EVERYONE HE WILL SADLY BE MISSED MY CONDOLENCE TO LIBBY AND FAMILY
Mary Okoniewski McGowan left a message on July 21, 2015:
Dear Ann and family I am so very sorry to hear that you lost your beloved grand father. I pray for his soul, thinking of you all as your most difficult day will be tomorrow.Saying your final good byes.
Kim (Starliper) & Jeff Traini left a message on July 21, 2015:
Our deepest sympathy to Aunt Libby, Janet, & Joyce and Family, We were so saddened to hear of Jr's passing he was a wonderful person. We have always enjoyed the visits and even as a child it was always fun coming to your house and visiting with the family. He was alway a character to be around and I know the visits will not be the same without him but, I know he is in a better place with his two loving daughters.
Hans Nydam Family left a message on July 23, 2015:
Libby and Family Sorry to hear of Joe's passing. He was quite a trooper and will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your girls as you deal with your loss. Hans, Bev, and Family
Omps Funeral Home left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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