CLAYTON - Willard Wayne Davis passed away at home on Friday, Oct. 13, 2017.
He served his country with honor in the U.S. Marines and the National Guard.
He worked for many years and retired as an engineer for Pavlo.
Mr. Davis was a member of the Jefferson Masonic Lodge # 15 of Lewes.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Ronald Steven Davis; and his brother, John Davis Jr.
He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Helen Davis; his children, daughter, Jody Graham and husband Joe, daughters Danielle and Beth, and two great grandson's Sidney and Logan. Daughter, Penny Armstrong and her husband Dean, and her four children, Shannel Graybeal, husband Jesse and his great-grandson Cameron, Dean Jr., Brett and Casey Armstrong.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, Oct. 19, 2017 at 6 p.m. in the Faries Funeral Chapel, located at 29 South Street in Smyrna. Memorial services with military honors will begin at 7 p.m.
Burial will be held at the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Bear at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made to the family to help cover the funeral arrangements.
Condolence letters may be sent by visiting www.fariesfuneralhome.com