Conaway Davis, 49

MILFORD - Conaway Davis, passed away early Friday morning, October 9, 2009. He was 49. He was employed at the Stockley Center in Millsboro as an Activity Aide with 25 years of service. Conaway's major accomplishments consist of being a certified LPN, RN and coaching Special Olympics. In addition to working at Stockley he served as a group counselor at CHIMES. He received his education in the Cape Henlopen School district, where he graduated in 1978. Though quiet and soft-spoken, he was incredibly witty. Conaway's passion for sports includes a loyalty to the Dallas Cowboys, basketball, soccer, track, and attending Cape Henlopen sporting events. Conaway is survived by his parents, Elizabeth Davis of Milton, and Jerry Phillips of Georgetown; two uncles, Gerald and Richard Davis of Newport News, Va.; two aunts, Renee Wynn of New Castle, and Beatrice Jones of Newark; three brothers, Doug Davis of Milford, Floyd Davis of Fayetteville, N.C., Manuel Davis of Milton; three sisters, Cynthia Epps of Oakland, Calif., Janet Davis of Milton, and Stacey Davis of Seaford; six half-brothers, Larry Johnson of Seaford, James Johnson of Dagsboro, Darnell Phillips of Lewes, Brian Phillips of Georgetown, and Jeron and Jerod Phillips of Dover; a goddaughter, Precious Niskey; his good friend, Sharon Cooper; and a host of cousins, nieces and nephews. A public viewing will be from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Friday, October 16, 2009 at the Dickerson Chapel, Rt. 113 in Millsboro. Services will follow. Interment will be at the First Congregational Church Cemetery, Rt. 16 in Milton.