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Lewis Fay Davis
1. Lewis Fay Davis was born on 25 Apr 1896 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York; died on 3 Feb 1967 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Howard, Steuben County, New York. Other Events and Attributes:
- Military Service: Abt 1917; World War I (US) Cpl Co 'D' 346th Inf
Lewis married Mildred Wadsworth Burdett on 23 May 1918 in Arkport, Steuben County, New York. Mildred (daughter of Charles Murray Burdett and Mary Elsie Russell) was born on 30 Sep 1894 in Big Creek, Steuben County, New York; died on 1 Jan 1981 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Howard, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 2. Charles Fay Davis
was born on 14 Apr 1920 in Fremont, Steuben County, New York; died on 28 Jul 2018 in Groton, Tompkins County, New York; was buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Howard, Steuben County, New York. - 3. Dorothy June Davis
was born on 10 Jun 1922 in Fremont, Steuben County, New York; died on 31 Mar 2014 in Howard, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Howard, Steuben County, New York. - 4. Herman M. Davis
was born on 1 Jun 1925 in Howard, Steuben County, New York; died on 19 Dec 2009 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Rural Cemetery, Hornellsville, Steuben County, New York.
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2. Charles Fay Davis
(1.Lewis1) was born on 14 Apr 1920 in Fremont, Steuben County, New York; died on 28 Jul 2018 in Groton, Tompkins County, New York; was buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Howard, Steuben County, New York. Notes:
HORNELL - Charles F. Davis, 98, formerly of Hornell, N.Y. peacefully passed away Saturday afternoon (July 28, 2018) at the Groton Community Health Care Center in Groton, N.Y. He had lived for 90 years on County Route 70A (Big Creek Road), and recently moved to Cortland County to be near family. He resided at the Elizabeth Brewster House in Homer, N.Y., where he received outstanding companionship and support from caring staff.
Born in the Town of Fremont, N.Y. on April 14, 1920, he was a son of the late Lewis F. and Mildred W. (Burdett) Davis. In 1956 he was married to the former Grace G. Goodwin of Arkport, N.Y. In 1991 he was married in Maumee, Ohio to the former Laura M. Farthing, who predeceased him on Aug. 5, 2011, after 20 years of marriage. Besides his parents and wife, he was also predeceased by his brother, Herman F. Davis; his sister, Dorothy J. (Stanley) Smith; and a stepson, Robert M. Farthing.
Charles attended rural schools to receive his elementary education and graduated from Hornell High School in 1937. In 1942 he enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps, where he trained as an aircraft mechanic and electrician. He proudly served his country for three years and eight months, serving 10 months in the Pacific. In 1946 he was honorably discharged as a Staff Sergeant and continued to serve for 22 years in the Reserves.
He owned and operated the former Auto Fuelectrics, a vehicle repair business, on Thacher Street in Hornell for 22 years before he semi-retired and continued to repair auto and farm equipment parts and pursue his passion for restoring John Deere tractors.
Charles was active in community, civic and arts associations. He was a member of both the Steuben County Magistrates Association and a member of the New York State Magistrates Association for 55 years, where he was very highly regarded and continued to contribute even after he was no longer serving as a judge. He held multiple offices in each Magistrates Associations and served as President of the NYSMA in 1986. He was also a member of the Stephens Mills Grange (since 1933), and a member of two area Masonic Lodges, where he also served as an officer.
In 1963, Charles was appointed to the position of Justice of the Peace in the Town of Fremont, a position he held for 27 years. During that tenure, he also served as the Justice of the Peace for the Village of Arkport for 10 years and served as a Councilman for the Town of Fremont.
Charles loved music and was well-known for his beautiful voice. He sang with the Maple City Chorus chapter of SPEBSQSA (Barbershop Harmony) for 28 years where he served as a local officer. He also sang lead in the Quartet, Minimum Daily Requirement. His love for music extended to theater when he was invited to audition for a part in the Rotary Production of the Musical, Annie. He subsequently appeared in many other local productions.
His loving family includes his son, Kevin Davis (Nancy McKeon) of Groton, N.Y.; his two daughters, Leslie (Gregory) Porter of Paso Robles, Calif. and Lisa Davis of Delmar, N.Y.; three grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Erla Davis of Hornell, and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He is also survived by two stepsons, Bradford (Jean) Farthing of Rochester, N.Y. and William Farthing of Iowa City, Iowa; a step-daughter-in-law, Diane Farthing of Rossford, Ohio; as well as several step-grandchildren and several step-great-grandchildren.
The Bishop & Johnson Funeral Home, Inc. in Hornell is honored to serve the family of Charles F. Davis.
Calling hours are 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday (Aug. 10, 2018) at the Bishop & Johnson Funeral Home, Inc., 285 Main St., Hornell, where a funeral and committal service, with military honors, will be held following calling hours at 1 p.m., Friday. Interment will be in the Howard Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please contribute in Charles' memory to the Elizabeth Brewster House, 41 Main St., Homer, N.Y. 13077 (online at www.brewsterhouse.org/ebh-foundtion.html), or to a favorite house of worship or charity.
Online condolences or remembrances of Charles are encouraged at www.bishopandjohnsonfuneralhome.com
Published in Hornell Evening Tribune on Aug. 4, 2018Charles married Grace G. Goodwin on 24 Nov 1956. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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Charles married Laura Madeleine Perrin on 25 Sep 1991. Laura (daughter of William Perrin and Josephine) was born on 12 Dec 1916 in Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio; died on 5 Aug 2011 in Cortland, Cortland County, New York; was buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Howard, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
3.
Dorothy June Davis
(1.Lewis1) was born on 10 Jun 1922 in Fremont, Steuben County, New York; died on 31 Mar 2014 in Howard, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Howard, Steuben County, New York. Notes:
Dorothy J. Smith, 91, a long time resident of the Town of Howard, passed away peacefully Monday (March 31, 2014) .
Born in the Town of Fremont, June 10, 1922, the daughter of Lewis and Mildred Burdett Davis, she had resided in the Town of Howard since 1941. She was a graduate of Hornell High School, Class of 1939. She was married to Stanley K. Smith, and was active as a wife, mother, and home maker, especially taking part in the operation of the family farm.
She was a member of the Sovereign Grace Baptist Church on the Big Creek Road, and was recently honored for over 75 year membership in the Stephens Mills Grange. She was active in her church teaching Sunday School, participating in the church choir, the Womans Group of the church and also served on the election board of the Hornell School District for several years.
She was predeceased by her parents, her husband, Stanley K. Smith in 2008, her son, Allyn Smith in 1973, her infant grand daughter, Mary Lynn Burns, as well as her brother, Herman Davis.
She is survived by three daughters, Carol (William Phelps) Burns of Arkport, Marcia (Albert) Burns of Bath, and Joanne (Roger) Williamson of Greenwood, two sons, Lowell (Bonnie) Smith and Dale (Lucy) Smith both of the Town of Howard, her brother, Charles Davis of Cortland, her sister-in-law, Earla Davis of Hornell, 23 Grandchildren, 40 Great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren , several nieces and nephews.
To send a remembrance to the family or to light a candle in Dorothy’s memory, please visit www.brownandpowersfuneralhomes.com. The family is being assisted by Gerald R. Brown, Director.
The family will be present to receive friends at the Bender - Brown & Powers Funeral Home, 354 Canisteo St, Hornell on Saturday from Noon until 2 PM. Funeral services will be held following calling hours on Saturday at 2:00 PM, Rev. Donald Rubel officiating. Burial will be in Howard Cemetery. A Grange Memorial Service will be held at 1:45 PM on Saturday prior to the funeral service.
Friends may make memorial contributions to: Turning Point, Elm Street, Hornell, NY 14843 or to Faith In Action, PO Box 117, Hornell, NY 14843.Dorothy married Stanley Kyle Smith about 1940. Stanley (son of Ernest C. Smith and Mary M. Oatley) was born on 21 Aug 1920 in Howard, Steuben County, New York; died on 19 Oct 2008 in Howard, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Howard, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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4. Herman M. Davis
(1.Lewis1) was born on 1 Jun 1925 in Howard, Steuben County, New York; died on 19 Dec 2009 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Rural Cemetery, Hornellsville, Steuben County, New York. Notes:
HORNELL-Herman M. Davis, 84, of 166 Leach Ave., passed away Saturday evening (Dec. 19, 2009) at Hornell Gardens surrounded by the family he loved so much. Herm took God's hand and peacefully walked away. His family has lost our beloved "Grandpa Herm."
He was born on June 1, 1925 in the town of Howard to Lewis and Mildred Burdett Davis.
Herm lived his entire life in the Hornell area and attended the one room schoolhouse his mother taught in and graduated from Hornell High School in 1942. After graduating from high school, Herm continued working on the family farm on the Big Creek Road in the town of Howard with his father. For many years he also ran a milk route.
On Nov. 14, 1964 Herm married the former Erla McGregor and together they raised five children.
In 1968 he began his employment at the Foster-Wheeler Corp. in Dansville, retiring in 1987 with 19 years of service. After retiring he was employed as guard at the former M-K Corporation in Hornell and later worked as the "handyman" at the former Maple Crest Manor in Hornell where the staff and residents lovingly called him "Mr. D."
Although he had stopped farming many years ago, you could never truly take the farmer out of him. After moving from the farm, for many years he continued to plant a garden there and always enjoyed helping his son, Earl, once he began running the farm again. Herm's love of farming was exceeded only by the love he had for his family.
For many years he was a member of the Big Creek Grange and the Howard Masonic Lodge. He was also a youth fellowship leader at the Big Creek Church and sang in a quartet with his father, his brother, Charles and his uncle, Elmer Burdett.
Herm's soft-spoken nature and gentle spirit made him a friend to all who knew him. He was a treasure to his family and a gift to anyone that knew him. He will be truly missed.
Besides his wife of 45 years, his family includes his five children, Earl (Chris) MacNaughton, Kay (Nathan) Cornell, Carl (Denise) MacNaughton, Laurie (Mike) Whiteman all of Hornell and Jeff (Jessica) Davis of Bath; his 12 grandchildren, Claire (Kevin) White, Shawn and Shad MacNaughton, Andrea (Chris) Muhleisen, Michael Cornell, Matthew and Mitchell MacNaughton, Josh and Madison Whiteman and Eli, Jonas and Catherine Davis; his four great-grandchildren, Arden and Adrianna White and Jaxson and Kenny Muhleisen; his brother, Charles (Laura) Davis of Etna, NY; his sister, Dorothy Smith of Hornell; as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was predeceased by his parents.
At Herm's request there will be no calling hours. A memorial service will take place at 1 p.m. Wednesday (Dec. 23) at the Arkport Presbyterian Church, with the Rev. Steven Jewell officiating. Private committal services and interment will be held at the convenience of his family at Rural Cemetery, Hornell.
In lieu of flowers, his family requests that donations in Herm's name be made to either the Hornell Area Humane Society, PO Box 533, Hornell, NY 14843 or to the Arkport Presbyterian Church, PO Box 6, 15 Main St., Arkport, NY 14807.
Our family would like to thank Vicki Burns and the wonderful staff at the Hornell Gardens who so compassionately and lovingly cared for Herm in his final days.Herman married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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