Lewis (Jack) Davies

Lewis John Davies, Jr

Lewis (Jack) Davies, 92, passed away on January 29, 2023. Preceding him in death were his son, Jeff; parents, Lewis and Esther Davis; his sister, Mae McGinnis; and brothers, David and Bob Davis.

He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Mary Chaney Davies; daughter, Dr. Karen Davies; granddaughter, Tasha (Kevin) Campbell; great grandchildren, Logan Kennedy, Reese Campbell and Cameron Campbell; and many nieces and nephews.

Jack had an incredible sense of humor and a tremendous quick wit. He loved sports and was a lifelong WVU Mountaineers football and basketball fan

Jack graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School where he exceeded in football and basketball and was inducted into the school's sports hall of fame. He attended West Virginia Institute of Technology on a football scholarship, but also played basketball for the Golden Bears. Upon graduation he taught history and physical education and coached football and basketball at Hurricane High School. He later taught driver's education at Poca High School for a number of years. Jack was also a veteran of the United States Army spending the majority of his time in Germany.

Funeral service will be 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at Allen Funeral Home with Pastor Jeff Davenport officiating. Burial will follow in Valley View Cemetery. Visitation will be from 12 til 1 prior to the service. 

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