09/20/2022
George Juarbe Davis (Papa) passed away on Wednesday September 14, 2022 shortly after his 94 Birthday. His last days were peaceful, and he was surrounded by those who loved him. George was born in his beloved Puerto Rico on August 28, 1928. He moved to the United States as a teenager and at age 18 joined the United States Army, where he served in the 82nd Airborne and Special Forces achieving the rank of Sergeant First Class before being honorably discharged in 1957, after 10 years of service to his country.
George moved to Wilmington where he started his own business. He was the owner of Davis Drywall. Davis Drywall was engaged in both residential and commercial Drywall Service. George ran his successful business in
Wilmington and surrounding areas for over 40 years.
George was a lover of life. His goal was to live everyday to its fullest and anyone that had the pleasure of knowing him knows that he accomplished that goal. He was a fan of music, parties, politics, gatherings of any kind for any reason. He was a tremendous sports fan. He loved all sports and was always ready to watch sports on tv or get in the car at a moments notice and travel wherever necessary to see a game. He was a lifelong Washington Redskins Fan, a season ticket holder until the day he died. Winning seasons or losing he kept 95 north busy during football season.
George was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years Francis O. Davis.
George is survived by 5 children Laura Allard, George Davis, Carla Davis, Carmen Bullard, Carlos Davis.
George is additionally survived by 11 Grandchildren, David Allard, Wade Allard, Davis Allard, Travis Allard, Kristian Davis, Laura Wright, Spencer Davis, Delaney Davis, Rex Davis, Indigo Davis and Cody Bullard.
George had 5 Great Grandchildren, Christian Cox, Autumn Alfieri, Parker Allard, Charlotte Allard, Annalise Allard.
George also had 2 Great Great Grand Children, Ryland Cox and Miller Cox.
Additionally George was survived by 3 Stepchildren,
Sara Henderson, Valerie Arnold and Michael Wagner.
He was survived by 5 Step Grand Children, Justin Henderson, Jocelyn Russell, Kristen Rowe, Ashlyn Arnold, Clayton Arnold and Megan Pagano.
There are also 4 Step Great Grandchildren, Sullivan Henderdon, Mason Kennedy, Asher Rowe and Keaton Rowe.
Services for George will include visitation at St Marks Catholic Church, Wilmington NC from 12:00 to 12:45pm. Immediately following at St Marks will be a service at 1:00pm. Following the service at St. Marks there will be a Military graveside service at Oleander Memorial Gardens.
Immediately following graveside service Georges Family would like to invite friends amd family at the home of his daughter Laura Allard, 202 Eggert Avenue
Castle Hayne NC 28429 to celebrate a life well lived.
Flowers will be accepted at Andrews Funeral Home
1617 Market Street
Wilmington NC
Or
Donations to the Alzheimers Society