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George Edwin Davis

Birth	:	21 Nov 1925 Minnesota, USA
Death	:	21 Nov 2015 Fairfield, Jefferson County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Evergreen Cemetery, Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.0138600, -91.9562100
Description	:	George Edwin Davis, of Fairfield, Iowa passed away on his 90th birthday, November 21st, 2015 in his home surrounded by loved ones. He was born in Donnally, MN on November 21st, 1925 to Mac Marshall Davis and Florence Elizabeth Glotfelty. The Davis' moved to Iowa when George was eight and he spent his childhood on farms in Iowa. He graduated from Fairfield High School in 1943. He was a member of the National Honor Society and the Thespians. George farmed with his father following high school; he joined the United States Army in 1945 and served in the Army of... Read More	George Edwin Davis, of Fairfield, Iowa passed away on his 90th birthday, November 21st, 2015 in his home surrounded by loved ones. He was born in Donnally, MN on November 21st, 1925 to Mac Marshall Davis and Florence Elizabeth Glotfelty. The Davis' moved to Iowa when George was eight and he spent his childhood on farms in Iowa. He graduated from Fairfield High School in 1943. He was a member of the National Honor Society and the Thespians. George farmed with his father following high school; he joined the United States Army in 1945 and served in the Army of Occupation stationed in Japan following WWII. Once George returned from Japan, he went to Iowa State University from 1948-1949 where he studied farm operations. George married his lovely bride, Jean Baker in Fairfield on March 11th, 1950. The couple celebrated 65 loving years this past March. George farmed and raised cattle in the Birmingham and Fairfield area. He founded a real estate company, Davis and Palmer Real Estate in 1966. George spent over 40 years in the business and has handed down his skills two generations to his son, daughter- in- law, and granddaughter. George loved spending time on his acreage with his family, and never missed a chance to tell his grandchildren how proud of them he was. He was an avid lover of music and sang in community musicals, quartets, and community choirs all throughout his life. George was a member of the Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity, the Fairfield Elks, was a long time member of the First United Methodist Church, serving on several committees and sang in the choir for over fifty years. He was a past President of the Southeast Iowa Board of Realtors, was treasurer of the Fairfield Multiple Listing Service, and was a charter member of the Fairfield Economic Development Association as well as a member of the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce. He was preceded in death by his parents Mac and Florence Davis. A memorial fund is being set up for Hospice of Washington County. Donations can be made to "Hospice of Washington County" and mailed to Jean Davis at 106B E Monroe, Fairfield, IA 52556. The visitation will be held at 1:30pm Wednesday with the Funeral at 2:30pm with Pastor Bob Spliger officiating, both to be held at Raymond Funeral Home. Interment at Fairfield Evergreen Cemetery. A reception to follow interment at the Fairfield Elks. Obituary & photo published by Raymond Funeral Home

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George Edwin Davis's memorial is located at: Evergreen Cemetery, Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA.
When did George Edwin Davis death?
George Edwin Davis death on 21 Nov 2015 in Fairfield, Jefferson County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 41.0138600
Longitude: -91.9562100

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Parent

Mac M Davis

(1886 - 1973)

Josephine Florence Glotfelty Davis

(1889 - 1961)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Evergreen Cemetery
Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0138600, -91.9562100

2. Old Fairfield Cemetery
Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0148000, -91.9598000

3. Memorial Lawn Cemetery
Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0068000, -91.9805000

4. Switzer Cemetery
Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0368996, -91.9096985

5. Bradshaw Cemetery
Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9766998, -91.9032974

6. Roth Cemetery
Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9589005, -91.9574966

7. Bethesda Cemetery
Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0019000, -91.8796000

8. Smith Family Cemetery
Libertyville, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9972416, -92.0362857

9. Wheeler Cemetery
Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0797000, -91.9185500

10. Galliher Cemetery
Glasgow, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9666892, -91.8835038

11. Upper Richwoods Cemetery
Salina, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0602989, -91.8807983

12. Jefferson County Poor Farm Cemetery
Libertyville, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9416900, -91.9996200

13. Perlee Cemetery
Perlee, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0805750, -91.8993380

14. Pattison Cemetery
Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9444008, -91.9049988

15. Moorman Cemetery
Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0452995, -92.0622025

16. Wright Cemetery
Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9524000, -91.8728000

17. Antioch Cemetery
Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1002998, -91.9147034

18. Moyer Cemetery
Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1046982, -91.9330978

19. Cumberland Cemetery
Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9248000, -91.9903000

20. Gregg Cemetery
Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0078011, -92.0811005

21. Salina Cemetery
Salina, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0419006, -91.8330994

22. McCleary Cemetery
Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9892006, -92.0805969

23. Brooks Cemetery
Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0635986, -92.0693970

24. Thompson Cemetery
Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9155998, -91.9772034