Charles E. Davis, 81

HARBESON - Charles E. Davis, of Harbeson, died July 24, 2009, in the Delaware Hospice Center. He was 81. He was born March 5, 1928, in Millsboro, son of the late William J. and Charlotte Rust Davis. He was owner and operator of his own Electrical and Plumbing business. He was a Mason, past member of Millsboro Fire Company, member of Sussex Co. Electrical Contractor's Association, former member of the Delaware State Board of Electrical Examiners, and past member of the Athletic Council of Millsboro High School. He loved birds and flowers, and was a practical joker. He was an avid Standard Bred Horseman, and an excellent Electrician. He is survived by his children, Glenn Davis and his wife Shirley of Millsboro, Nancy David of Millsboro, Gary Davis and his wife Susie of Milford, Kitty Young and her husband Jay of Lewes, Jackie Shockley and her husband Preston of Lewes, Bobbie Mauer and her husband Erich of Roanoke, Va.; 15 grandchildren, Tammy, Dawn, Shawn, Chad, Stacey, Scott, Mindi, Gavin, Katie, Brian, Sara, Dusty, Kristie, Cole, and Amanda; 17 great-grandchildren; and a brother, William J. Davis of Millsboro. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gloria Williams Davis on Aug. 10, 2008. Services will be 1 p.m., today, July 28, at Watson Funeral Home, Millsboro, where friends may call one hour prior for visitation. Rev. Ed Wilkins will officiate. Burial will be in Millsboro Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Delaware Hospice, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19963.