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In Memory of

Joseph J. Davis Sr.

October 31, 1924 - January 7, 2013
Joseph J. Davis, Sr., 88 of Bloomfield Hills, died January 7, 2013. He was born in Pontiac, Michigan and was a resident of Bloomfield Township for 58 years. Beloved husband of Betty L. Davis (1991). Loving father of Deborah (Stephen) Isgrigg, Vicki (the late Robert) Flook, Colin (Cindy), Roxanne (William) Davis-Sharp, (the late) Bonnie (Jeffery) Ebel, Joseph Jr. (Kathy). Dearest grandfather of twelve and great-grandfather of eight. He was a WWII veteran, serving as a Sergeant in the U.S. Army, 96th "Deadeyes" Infantry Division as a combat medic in the Philippines and Okinawa. The 96th was given a Presidential Commendation for their action in the Pacific Theater. Among other medals, he was awarded the Bronze Star for Valor, for which he was very proud. In 1976, after 30 years, he retired from General Motors, Fisher Body, Tool and Die Division. After Retirement he had an active career in the recycling business. Visitation Friday January 11th from 3-8pm at the Pixley Funeral Home Godhart-Tomlinson Chapel, 2904 Orchard Lake Rd., Keego Harbor. Funeral Service Saturday January 12th 11am at the funeral home. Interment will be at Pine Lake Cemetery in West Bloomfield, MI. Memorial Contributions may be made to St. Jude's Children Hospital or a charity of your choice. Share a memory online at www.godharttomlinsonchapel.com.
Visitation
Friday, January 11, 2013 | 3:00pm - 8:00pm
Pixley Funeral Home Godhart Tomlinson Chapel
2904 Orchard Lake Rd., Keego Harbor, Michigan 48320 | 248-682-0200
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Funeral Service
Saturday, January 12, 2013 | 11:00am
Pixley Funeral Home Godhart-Tomlinson Chapel
2904 Orchard Lake Rd., Keego Harbor, MI 48320
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Memorial Contributions
St. Jude's Childrens Hospital or Charity of Choice
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