David A. Davis, 76, of Vero Beach, passed away on Wednesday, December 14, 2011 at the VNA Hospice House.
Mr. Davis was born December 19, 1934 in Covington, KY. He had been a resident of Vero Beach for 25 years, coming from Georgia.
He served in the United States Marines, and was a Vietnam veteran.
Prior to his retirement he worked as a Marine Corp Drill Instructor, and later as a Yacht Boat Captain on several vessels.
He was of the Protestant faith.
David was a member of the Vero Beach Wood Carvers.
Survivors include his wife of 15 years, Susan Davis; son, Dan Davis of Atlanta, GA; daughters, Buffy Perez of Virginia Beach, VA, Krista Gray of Medford, MN, Karen Fendley of Fort Pierce, Erika Ross of Vero Beach, and Stephanie Pope of Leonardtown, MD; brother, Lou Davis of Saint Simon Island, GA; sister, Norma Brand of Fairfield, OH; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Estele & Millard Davis, and his brother, Ben Davis.
Services will be held at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be sent to the VNA Hospice House at 901 37th Street, Vero Beach, FL 32960.
Arrangements are under the direction and care of Cox Gifford Seawinds Funeral Home & Crematory in Vero Beach. Online condolences may be sent to www.coxgiffordseawinds.com.