Donald Lee Davis

Donald Lee Davis, age 86 of Toledo, passed away Thursday, June 7, 2012 in Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Toledo. Don was born February 5, 1926 in Swanton, Ohio to Gerald and Marie Weddle Davis. A 1944 graduate of Woodward High School, he served as senior class president and was instrumental in planning their many class reunions. Don served in the Army during WWII. He was a member of the American Legion Post #132 and Knights of Columbus Council 3122. He bowled in traveling leagues, loved to watch all sports on TV, and enjoyed crossword puzzles. Don worked as an accountant for various companies, including Toledo Health and Retiree Center and retired from Foodtown/Spartan stores when they closed. Don was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Mary Lucille Brillhart and Dorothy Morman; brothers, Eugene, Charles Robert, Norman, and Jerry Glenn; and 5 nephews. He is survived by his wife of 52 1/2 years, Helen Laux Davis; sons, Gregory, Jeffery, and Douglas; grandsons, Andrew and Matthew, all of Toledo; and sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews. Family and friends may visit Monday, June 11, 2012 from 3-8:00pm at Walker Funeral Home, 5155 Sylvania Ave. west of Corey Rd. with an American Legion Service at 7:30pm. Family will receive friends on Tuesday at 9:00 AM. Funeral services will begin with prayers at the funeral home on Tuesday at 9:30 AM followed by Mass of the Resurrection at 10:00am at St. Clement Catholic Church 3030 Tremainsville Rd Toledo, OH 43613. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 15120 Collections Center Drive, Chicago, IL 60693, St. Clement Church, or Hospice of Northwest Ohio, 30000 E. River Rd. Perrysburg, OH 43551. A special thanks to the staff at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Toledo for the wonderful care he received, and the kindness and compassion shown to his family. Online condolences may be shared at walkerfuneralhomes.com.