Chief Master Sgt. Larry Dale Davis

CAMDEN - Chief Master Sgt. Larry Dale Davis of Camden passed away Wednesday, April 30, 2008, surrounded by his loving family.

He was husband of Lynn Marie (Hilferty) Davis, with whom he shared 27 years of marriage.

Larry was born in Albion, Neb., son of John Davis and Daisy (Coatney) Davis.

He was a veteran of the Vietnam, Gulf and Iraq wars, having served in the U.S. Air Force and the Air Force Reserves, retiring after serving 37 services of honorable service as a loadmaster supervisor.

He was a member of the Marantha Baptist Church in Camden.

Larry was an enthusiast and kept busy with his hobbies of collecting memorabilia from the Old West and World War II.

He also loved to fly, restore old cars and was an avid reader.

In addition to his father, Larry was preceded in death by his two sisters, Louise Coy and Mildred Tanner.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son, Michael Davis of Camden; and his daughter, Michelle Jansen and her husband Arjan of the Netherlands.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday in Torbert Funeral Chapel, 1145 E. Lebanon Road, Dover, where friends may call one hour prior to the service.

Interment will be in Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Bear.

Instead of flowers, contributions may be made in Larry's memory to Delaware Hospice, 911 N. DuPont Highway, Dover, DE 19901.

Letters of condolence may be sent and guest book signed at www.torbertfuneral.com.