Douglas Davis

Douglas J. Davis Sr., age 91 of Athens, TN., formerly of Deckerville, died Friday January 18, 2013 in the Life Care Center of Athens. He was born July 6, 1921 in Deckerville, the son of the late Clarence and Sophia (Reinelt) Davis. He married Hazel Matthews on March 8, 1952 in Deckerville, she preceded him in death November 14, 1979. He then married Lorene Martin on February 13, 1982 and moved to Bradenton, Fla. Mr. Davis owned and operated the Davis Lumber Co., with his father. He started the Flying D Sports Center on M25 north and east of Deckerville in 1966. He later sold that along with the lumber yard and retired in 1970. Doug was one of the first Ski-Doo snowmobile dealers in Michigan. He designed and built Mini-Indy race cars and raced them on a track in the summer time and snowmobiles in the winter at the Sports Center. He was an avid sportsman, and was a certified NRA instructor. He was a veteran of WWII, serving in the US. Army, in the China, Burma, India Theater. Mr. Davis is survived by his wife Lorene of Athens, TN., his son Douglas J. Davis Jr. of Harbor Beach, his daughter, Ms. Melody Davis of WY., a step-daughter Ms. Barbra Monzo of Mesick, several grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his sister, Ms. Patricia Peacock of Fla, and two step-daughters Delores J. Meeuwisz and Elberta Womac. Funeral services to celebrate the life of Douglas J. Davis Sr., will be 1:00 PM., Wednesday in the Apsey Funeral Home. Rev. Robert A. Srock will officiate. Burial will be in Downing Cemetery. Visitation will be 2-8 PM., Tuesday and 10:00 AM., until the time of service on Wednesday. Condolences can be sent to http://apseyfuneralhome.net/