Harry "Brud" C. Davis III's Obituary
Harry C. Davis, III, “Brud”, age 88 of Bridgeville, DE, passed away on Monday, November 29, 2021, at his home. He was born on May 28, 1933, in Milford, DE, son of the late Harry C., II and Elsie Davis.
Brud attended Duke University in Durham, NC. He owned and operated HC Davis Co. in Bridgeville for 70 years. Brud was an avid snow-skier. Certified as an instructor in both the US and Canada, he taught Alpine skiing and ran a ski school in Elk Mountain, PA. Brud was a faithful member of Union United Methodist Church, where he sang in the choir, a Son of the American Revolution, and a life member of the Bridgeville Kiwanis Club. One to never have idle hands, he was a skilled wood carver and basket weaver. Brud stayed active, even into old age, by playing tennis, golf, and cycling. He was an enthusiastic dancer, who cut a rug at every given opportunity. Above all, Brud cherished time spent with those he held most dear. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend, who was loved by many and will be deeply missed by all who had the good fortune to know him.
In addition to his parents, Brud was preceded in death by his son, Hank Davis; and his daughter, Jennifer Sara Davis, who passed just 4 weeks ago. He is survived by his beloved wife, Wanda Davis; his children: Kelly Davis and Matt Davis; and his grandsons: Patrick Davis and William Davis; and his granddaughter, Sara Davis.
Services are private.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions in Brud’s memory to Delaware Hospice, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19963.
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