John C. Davis, of Jenner’s Pond, Penn Township, formerly of Lexington Woods in Concord Township, died at age 88 on Nov. 10. “Jack” was the husband of the late Barbara “Babs” Miller Davis who died in March 2010 at West Grove, PA, to whom he was married for 55 years.
Jack was the son of the late Raymond O. and Pauline E. Davis of Amesbury, Mass. He was born in Newburyport, Mass., and raised in Amesbury. Jack attended schools in Amesbury and graduated from Wilbraham Academy in Wilbraham, Mass. After graduation in 1945 he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served on the U.S.S. Taconic. After discharge he entered Tufts University graduating with bachelor of science degree in civil engineering. He then moved to Bucks County, to work at U.S. Steel, in Fairless Hills, for 14 years; and then on to Gulf & Western in Swarthmore, for 13 years; and finally to ICI Explosives in Valley Forge, until retiring in 1992.
Jack and Babs were married in Washington, D.C. and lived in Concord Township for nearly 34 years before relocating to the Jenner’s Pond Retirement community in West Grove in 2000.
Jack and Babs enjoyed sailing their small sloop in the waters of New England, Pennsylvania and Canada. They also camped throughout the United States and Canada. They were members of the Westminster Presbyterian Church in West Chester and most recently the Bethany Presbyterian Church in Mendenhall.
Jack volunteered at the Newlin Grist Mill in Concord Township, the Hagley Museum in Delaware; and was active in the Jenner’s Pond woodshop.
Jack is survived by two sons and their families: John and Barbara and their daughter, Lindsey of Pequannock, N.J.; Stephen and Randy and their three sons, Brian, Christopher, and Brendan of Branchburg, N.J. Also his sister in law, Jean Lamson Davis of Amesbury, Mass.
A memorial service will be held in the Alison building theatre at Jenner’s Pond Theatre on Saturday Dec. 5, at 11 a.m.
Interment will be private at the Washington Crossing National Cemetery where he will be with his wife Babs again.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to The Benevolent Care Fund at Jenner’s Pond, 2000 Greenbriar Lane, West Grove, Pa 19390.
Online condolences may be made by visiting www.griecocares.com
Arrangements are being handled by the Foulk & Grieco Funeral Home in West Grove.
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