Howard William "Big Bill" Davis

Howard William “Big Bill” Davis, 80 went home to the Lord on October 27, 2016, at his home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on February 23, 1936, in Cambridge, the son of the late Derwin “Buddy” Davis and Roberta (Allison) Davis. He graduated from Cambridge High School, Class of 1954. He then joined the Marine Corp and proudly served his country as a Sergeant in Korea. He attended Otterbein College and graduated from Muskingum College in 1963 with a B.S. in education, and received his Masters in Business from the University of Notre Dame. Bill started his career as a teacher and coach with the Cambridge City Schools. He was the voice of the Bobcats on W.I.L.E. for many years and was a state track and field official. He was sales manager at Ken Bender Motors, Regional Manager of Jostens and Balfour Ring Companies. He loved Cambridge and served as the President of the Cambridge Area Chamber of Commerce for 14 years. He was a lifetime member of First Baptist Church, an active member and past president of the Cambridge Jaycee’s Kambri Aladdin Shrine, Kiwanis Club, and was a 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Mason. He was an active member of BPOE 448 Elks Club and VFW Post 2901, where he spent many hours doing what he loved best, sharing a joke and a laugh. He was an avid golfer, bowler, and sports fan. He loved the Bobcats, Ohio State, Cleveland Indians and always enjoyed driving a sharp car. He leaves his “Sweetie Pie”, Betty (Gray) Davis, they just recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. Three loving daughters, Denise (Fred) McBride, Diane (Steve) Warden of Cambridge and Donna (Dan) Adair of Gahanna: seven grandchildren, Hilarie (Dan) Delik, Sarah McBride, Anna (Andrew) Brantley, Gavin (Rachel) Warden, Duke Adair, Isaac and Spencer Warden; great grandson Dominic Delik; cousin Ralph Morrow; special friend and care giver Cathy Lingafelter; several brother and sister-in-laws; and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his half brother Edwin “Eddie” Davis. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Guernsey / P.O. Box 1165 / Cambridge, Ohio 43725 or to the First Baptist Church / 136 E. 8th Street / Cambridge, Ohio 43725. Visitation will be on Sunday, October 30, 2016 at Bundy-Law Funeral Home from 1 to 4 pm. His service will be held at 11 am on Monday, October 31, 2016 with Rev. Jim Gibson and Pastor Dan Milburn officiating. Burial will follow in Northwood Cemetery, where Military Graveside Rites will be performed by the Guernsey County Veterans Council. Bill’s online tribute wall may be viewed and signed at www.bundy-lawfuneralhome.com.

Howard William "Big Bill" Davis

February 23, 1936 - October 27, 2016