George Edward Davis, 52

NEWARK - George Edward Davis, age 52, son of the late Thomas E. Davis and Marie A. Tribitt Davis, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2008, in Newark.

He was the husband of Susan P. McClain Davis, and the father of George E. Davis Jr.

George was a graduate with the Class of 1974 at Lake Forest High School, Felton.

He was a career horseman since graduating from high school.

George was a dedicated employee of Bruce Jackson Stables until his health failed.

He was a faithful member of St. Paul AME, Harrington, and Second Presbyterian Church, Oxford, Pa.

George will always be remembered for his gardening, outdoor cooking and entertaining at family events.

He is survived by his wife and sweetheart, Susan P. (McClain) Davis; a son, George E. Davis Jr.; his mother, Marie A. Davis; five sisters, his twin Georgina "Edna" Sivels (Allen), Vivian Hendricks (Elroy), Margaret Griffin (Ricardo), Eldora Davis and Etta Davis, all of Delaware; one brother, Reginald Davis of Delaware; his father-in-law, Allen McClain; his sisters-in-law, Lorraine Cain (Clifford), Elizabeth McClain-Bell, Ruth McClain, Marcella Mayo, Sherry Jackson (Eric) and Kathleen McClain (Stan); his brothers-in-law, Sterling McClain (Sheila) and Stephen McClain; and a wealth of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

A home-going service will be 11 a.m. Saturday at White Clay Presbyterian Church, 15 Polly Drummond Hill Road, Newark, where a viewing will be from 9 to 11 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Commerce Bank in the name of George E. Davis Jr. Education Fund.

Arrangements by Edward L. Collins Funeral Home, Oxford.