Francis Albert Davis
September 12, 1929 ~ January 11, 2008
Services:
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, January 15, 2008 in St. Aloysius Catholic Church, Leonardtown, MD with Fr. Rory Conley officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends in the funeral home on Monday, January 14, 2008 from 5 - 8 PM with prayers being said at 7:00 PM.
Francis Albert “Frank” Davis, 78, of Leonardtown, MD lost his fight after a courageous battle with cancer on January 11, 2008 at St. Mary’s Nursing Center. Frank as he was always known, was born in Chaptico, MD on September 12, 1929, son of the late Henry Albert & Ella Simpson Davis. Frank’s formal education was with the catholic school system. He attended St. Joseph’s Elementary School in Morganza for eight years and St. Mary’s Academy for four years, graduating in the class of 1947. In 1952, Frank was drafted in U.S. Army, spending most of his enlistment on the front lines in Korea. After his discharge from the Army in 1953, Frank was employed by the C & P Phone Company now (Verizon) and retired in 1985 after 32 years of service. In 1954, Frank married the love of his life, Elizabeth Ann Bowling (Betty). They lived in Leonardtown for more than 50 years. After his retirement from C&P, Frank worked part time as a salesman for Raley’s Home Furnishings. Frank was a volunteer with various organizations and spent many hours as a tour guide at the “Old Jail” in Leonardtown for the historical society, one of his favorite pastimes. He was a member of St. Aloysius Catholic Church where he devoted hours of his time each week to the needs of the parish. His memberships included the Knights of Columbus and The Arc of Southern Maryland. As an avid bowler, Frank belonged to various bowling leagues and bowled up to the time of his illness. He was preceded in death by his daughter Patricia Lynn Davis, his brother Lewis Henry Davis and his parents Henry Albert and Ella Simpson Davis. Frank is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Ann (Betty), his children Francis Michael Davis and his wife Deborah of Frederick, MD, Richard Albert Davis and his wife Monika and Nancy Gail Thompson and her husband Michael, all of Mechanicsville, MD. Five grandchildren, Shannon, Erin and Taylor Davis and Jessica and Christopher Thompson as well as his step-grandchildren Patti Hickey and her husband Jason and David Walker and his wife Angel and two step-great-grandchildren Bailey and Jacob. The family will receive friends on Monday, January 14th, 2008 from 5:00-8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD where prayers will be said at 7:00 PM, followed by Knights of Columbus prayers. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Aloysius Gonzaga Catholic Church in Leonardtown, MD on Tuesday, January 15, 2008 at 10:00 AM with the Rev. Rory T. Conley officiating. Interment will follow at the St. Aloysius Cemetery in Leonardtown. Pallbearers will be Bill Bartlett, Calvin “Bucky” Bowling, Charles “Chip” Bowling, Jr., Charles “Peanut” Bowling, Francis B. Gough and Richard “Dickie” Pitcher. Honorary pallbearers will be the grandchildren of Mr. Davis. Memorial contributions may be sent to: Hospice of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650, and/or Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 50, Leonardtown, MD 20650 and/or The Arc of Southern Maryland, P.O. Box 1860, Prince Frederick, MD 20678.
View current weather.
Memories Timeline
Guestbook
Sign the Guestbook, Light a Candle
“I will miss my genealogy buddy who helped me find so many members of our Edwards family. I hope he finds all our ancestors in heaven and tells them how we have found each other. May he rest in peace.”
“Mike, Nancy, Jessica and Christopher….”Words, however kind,can’t mend your heartache: but those who care and share your loss wish you comfort and peace of mind.” May you find strength in the love of family and in the warm embrace of friends. It will be the little things that you will remember of your Dad, the quiet moments, the smiles, the laughter. And although it may seem hard right now, it will be the memories of these little things that help to push away the pain and bring the smiles back again. Thinking of you in Georgia during this difficult time and Love all of you. Frank was a great person to know and will be missed. “
“”We see your smile in our hearts.””
“I will miss you my friend.”
“Dear Betty Ann and Family, Frank was one of the dearest, kindest men it has been my privilege to know. Please accept my condolences for your loss. Sincerely, Susan Erichsen “
“Our sincere sympathy to Frank’s family. He was a joy to know. We never saw him without his big infectious smile. May God rest his precious soul.”
“Betty Ann and family we are so sorry about Frank. We know he will not be suffering anymore. We will keep you in our prayers. “
“My condolences to the Davis Family. Frank was a kind man with an infectious smile and bubbly personality. I’ll miss not seeing him and I will remember him fondly. “
“Our deepest sympathy to the family. Frank will be forever in our thoughts and prayers, he will be missed by many but never forgotten.”
“How blessed I was to become your friend after moving to St. Mary’s County. My love, prayers and deepest sympathy are with your whole family.”
“I know I’m better and I’m blessed just,for knowing you,you will be missed. “
“Betty Ann and Family – we’re so sorry to hear of Frank’s passing. He’s with The Lord now – with no pain or worries. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this most difficult time.”
“With heartfelt sympathy in your time of sorrow.”
“My husband and I met Frank when we were bowling. He was such a nice man I really liked talking with him. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. God Bless You Frank Beth and Ronnie Ward “
“We were so sorry to hear of Frank’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family in their time of sorrow. He had a smile and warm greeting everytime we met. We are truly blessed to have known him. He will be missed but always remembered. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family”
“Rick and family, Very sorry for your loss. I know what its like. Anything I can do, please give me a call,”
“I know Frank had many admiring friends, and I am proud to have been one of them. I will have fond memories of the years that we spent bowling together. Working with Frank and Betty Ann in the Soup Kitchen and seeing their dedication to the Lord has been an honor. My deepest sympathy to the Davis family. Sandy Baker”
“Betty and family, Our sincere sympathy to you and your family. You and Frank have always been a part of our lives in Leonardtown. We have been Blessed in knowing you, Frank and your family. Whenever we pass through Leonardtown, we will always see his smile during your daily walks. “
“Our sincere sympathy to Frank’s family. He was a joy to know. We never saw him without a big smile on his face. May God rest his precious soul. Herb and Sonja Bailey”
“His warm friendly smile and pleasant personallity will be missed by all. “
“Betty Ann and Family, There are no words we could say to make your loss any easier other than to say he will be missed by his family and friends. “
“WE ARE SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT MR.DAVIS. HE WAS SUCH A NICE MAN AND ALWAYS SMILED. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH HIM AND HIS FAMILY. WE WILL MISS YOU! THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES. “
“Betty, we first saw Frank’s wonderful smile 21 years ago. Since then we have come to know how truly wonderful and special he really was. Our deepest condolences.”
“Betty Ann and Family: I will miss my favorite friend. I am just sorry I couldn’t spend more time with him at the telephone luncheons. We shared a lot of hard times and good times while working for “Ma Bell.” I will make sure to look for you when my time comes. My best wishes to Betty Ann and family.”
“Nancy and Family, I am very sorry to hear of the loss of your father, I know he faught a hard battle. Need to talk, please call me. Thinking of you”
“Mrs. Davis & Family (especially Jessica), I will keep all of you in my prayers. He was a kind and good man who will be missed by many.”
“Berry Ann & family: Your loss is ours as well. Frank always had a smile and eager to help others. Although your heart is broken, have hope and trust that you will be reunited again. Our love to you all.”
“Betty Ann & Family: What a special person Frank Davis was. Skip & I have known him for almost 50 years, back in the early 60’s, Skip was a master barber at the Leonardtown Barbershop (Tom Cross’) and Skip would cut his hair. I met Frank when I worked for the C & P Telephone Company, then later when I taught school, I taught a very special young girl (Patty Davis) whom I loved dearly, and what wonderful parents you and Frank were. Then in the early 70’s I rode my bicycle for the retarded and raised several hundred’s of dollars. Judge Sterling told me I was too old to be riding a bicycle 25 miles, I did it, and I raised more money than anyone else. I did this because of my love mainly for Patty Davis. In 1989, I decided to redecorate and the lst salesperson I went to was Frank Davis when he was working for Raley’s Furniture Store. Frank was special in every way, always smiling.”
“Betty Ann and Family, Sorry to hear about Frank he was such a wonderful neighbor and friend. He would always ask me about my family and if he could help in our time of need. Frank is in heaven with some of your close neighbors’ and friends. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. “
“Sorry to hear of your loss,we will keep him in our prayers.”
“It was wonderful knowing Frank & the whole family, he will definitely be missed. My prayers & smapathy are with the entire family.”
“you were a special person and i will miss you…love charlotte caron”
“Mrs. Davis & Family It has been quite a few years since I have had the pleasure with working with Frank while I was on the old LaPlata test board, but I will never the smile and how helpful he was to a newcomer to So. Md. at that time. Sorry to hear of your loss. For that matter a loss to all of us that knew him “
“To Frank’s family my thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Frank your wonderful smile and sparkling personality will be missed. Rest in Peace.”
“Esperanza Lanes won’t be the same without Frank’s beautiful smile, hugs and kisses. He will be missed, but never forgotten. Our deepest sympathy to all the family.”
“aunt betty ann, michael, ricky and nancy. i’m so sorry that i couldn’t be with you all today. uncle frank was such a wonderful man whom i admired and loved very much. i will miss him so. my thoughts and prayers are with all of you. much love, cindy “
“Mrs. Davis, I just read the Enterprise and saw Mr. Davis Obit. I had no idea he was sick, I am so very sorry for your loss. I loved Mr. Davis he was always so kind to me through the years and I often thought of him in my time away from the county. My sincerest condolences to you, Michael, Ricky and Nancy. God bless you all. Helen Dorsey “
“Sorry to hear of your loss,we will keep him in our prayers< My Wife Cora will miss her talks with Mr Daves at the Post Office in Leonardtown."
“Betty Ann and Family, We will always remember Frank as a great bowling friend. The last time we saw him will remain in our thoughts forever. The phone conversation was very uplifting. I promised him a great celebration for his 80th birthday. I hope that I can remember him on September 11, 2009. Our deepest sympathy to the Davis family. “