Walter Robinson Davis, Jr
October 5, 1922 — May 10, 2019
Walter Robinson Davis, Jr., was born October 5, 1922 to Walter Robinson Davis and Pearl Folsom Davis in Marianna, Florida. He passed away peacefully at 96 years of age on May 10, 2019. He is preceded in death by his wife of 40 years Ruth Bridwell Davis; his sisters Mary Elizabeth Davis, Evelyn Davis Tavel, Pearl Davis Peacock and brothers Charles Davis, James Davis and Floyd Davis. Walter is survived by his children Walter R. Davis, III (Rob), Gwendolyn R. Beasley, John Paul Davis, Edward E. Davis and Richard B. Davis (Brad). He is also survived by 11 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.
He graduated from Marianna High School in 1940 and joined the Army/Air Force in February 1941. He served in World War II and stayed in the Reserves until retirement as a Lieutenant Colonel. In 1955 he went to work for the State of Florida and retired after 29 years. His position with the state was Assistant Chief of Law Enforcement for the Beverage Department. He loved his antique cars and belonged to 3 car clubs. He stayed busy with the Lakeland, FL Lions Club and was an active member of the College Heights Methodist Church in Lakeland.
Walter was loyal and faithful to his family and friends and will be greatly missed by all those who came to know him. If you so choose in lieu of flowers please donate to Hospice. Family visitation will be held at Naugle Funeral Home Chapel, 1203 Hendricks Avenue, Jacksonville, FL, May 18, 2019, 11:00-12:00pm; funeral services following 12:00-2:00pm. Graveside services will be held at Riverside Cemetery, Franklin Street, Marianna, FL, May 20, 2019, 1:00pm (Central Time). Arrangements by Naugle Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 1203 Hendricks Avenue, Jacksonville, FL, 904-396-1611, nauglefuneral.com
He graduated from Marianna High School in 1940 and joined the Army/Air Force in February 1941. He served in World War II and stayed in the Reserves until retirement as a Lieutenant Colonel. In 1955 he went to work for the State of Florida and retired after 29 years. His position with the state was Assistant Chief of Law Enforcement for the Beverage Department. He loved his antique cars and belonged to 3 car clubs. He stayed busy with the Lakeland, FL Lions Club and was an active member of the College Heights Methodist Church in Lakeland.
Walter was loyal and faithful to his family and friends and will be greatly missed by all those who came to know him. If you so choose in lieu of flowers please donate to Hospice. Family visitation will be held at Naugle Funeral Home Chapel, 1203 Hendricks Avenue, Jacksonville, FL, May 18, 2019, 11:00-12:00pm; funeral services following 12:00-2:00pm. Graveside services will be held at Riverside Cemetery, Franklin Street, Marianna, FL, May 20, 2019, 1:00pm (Central Time). Arrangements by Naugle Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 1203 Hendricks Avenue, Jacksonville, FL, 904-396-1611, nauglefuneral.com
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