Jerome Paul (Jerry) Davis, 59, of Warren, PA. died Monday morning, June 4, 2012 after fighting a courageous battle with cancer. Jerry was born August 10, 1952 in Warren, PA. to the late Dr. Arthur H. and Mildred May Frye Davis. Jerry graduated from Warren Area High School class of 1970, and served in the U.S. Army in the early 1970s where part of his tour of duty was in Germany, with an honorable discharge. Jerry worked for the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board “State Store” business in Warren and Youngsville for over 25 years. He was proud of being a Boy Scout in his youth and devoted many volunteer hours for 30 years as an adult in Troop 8 (Presbyterian Church), Troop 21 (Holy Redeemer Church), and more recently, Troop 6. The height of his Boy Scouting experience was Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico where he journeyed with his brother Mark in 1966 and took his final trips a few years ago as an adult. He loved climbing to the top of Mount Baldy and the Tooth of Time to see the sunrise while he was there. Jerry was an active member of Trinity Memorial Episcopal Church in Warren where he served on the vestry, acolyte, lay eucharist ministry, and assisted with preparing 100+ holiday meals for the homebound. Jerry was very proud of his 19 years of sobriety and proud to carry his medallion. He was “happy for the people who loved him, especially his wife Deb.”
He is survived by his loving wife, Debra Jean Mitchell Davis whom he married September 21, 2002 in an outdoor wedding at Chapman State Park. His brother, Mark I. Davis (Karen), sister, Elaine Wiehagen (Ray) all of Warren, PA., Sons – Brett Davis and Rob Haupin, Nieces, Greta Wiehagen Kramer, Elissa Davis, Amy (Bill) Riberdy, and nephews, Sean and Chris Davis. In addition, Jerry leaves behind stepchildren – Melissa (John) Bailey, Joshua (Alissa) Williams and James (Crissy) Williams and much loved granddaughter, Maggie. Jerry is also survived by many great nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents. Friends may call at the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., 304 East Street, Warren, PA. on Wednesday from 6 to 8 P.M. A funeral service will be conducted Thursday, June 7, 2012 at Trinity Memorial Episcopal Church at 10:00 A.M. with Rev. Matthew Scott, Priest-in-charge, officiating. Interment will be in Warren County Memorial Park where full military honors will be conducted by members of the Clarendon/Sheffield V.F.W. funeral detail. Memorials may be made to the Warren Cancer Center or Hospice of Warren County, both located at 2 Crescent Park, Warren, PA. 16365 or the Boy Scouts of America Cornplanter Council, 316 Fourth Avenue, Warren, PA. 16365 or Trinity Memorial Episcopal Church, 444 Pennsylvania Avenue West, Warren, PA. 16365. E-mail condolences may be sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com
RIP Jerry. Jerry was a classmate of mine & will be missed…….. your family is in my thoughts & prayers. Jan
RIP Uncle Jerry. You will be missed greatly. Your laughs and jokes will be missing at family gatherings but will always be remembered
Sean
My sincere condolences to the family. Jerry was a classmate (1970) and a great guy. RIP Jerry.
Lynn
Jerry was a dear friend and will be greatly missed. I am Grateful for the time I got to spend with him on this side and know the day will come when we will meet again. Rest in Peace Bro!
Jerry was a friend when we were kids. Many good memories. RIP my friend. Didn’t know we were fellow friends of Bill and Bob 15 yrs 6 months 24 days.
Although I did not know Jerry directly, his love, affection, humor and dedication is reflected in his wife Deb, stepdaughter Melissa and grandaughter Maggie that I have had the pleasure to meet and work with.
To Jerry’s Family
I knew Jerry as a childhood friend from the East Side neighborhood, Lacy Grade school and beyond. He was a kind and gentle person. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends. May God Bless you in this difficult time.
Cindy
So sorry to hear about Jerry’s passing. I left Warren 40 plus years ago but I distinctly remember Jerry in school, in the Boy Scouts, and on the ball diamond. He was a good person. RIP Jerry
George King
Class of 1970
Boy Scout Troop 8
U.S. Navy
Jerry was a classmate WAHS 1970 and a friend. My condolences to Deb and family.
Robbie and Brett, we are very sorry to hear about your Dad. Our sympathies to your step-Mother and the whole family.
My sincere condolences to Jerry’s family. May knowing you’re in the hearts and thoughts of others help you and yours through this time of sorrow. Jerry was a classmate at Beaty Jr High School & Warren Are High School, and I remember him as a kind, thoughtful, and friendly person.