Crave R. Davis

Mr. Crave R. Davis, age 90, of Bartow, passed away on Wednesday, October 31, 2007 at Good Shepherd Hospice in Auburndale. Born on December 11, 1916 in Sunbright, TN, Mr. Davis had been a local resident for the last 70 years working for W.R. Grace and Co. as a Dragline Operator and a Metal Layout. Mr. Davis was a Navy Seabee in WWII. He was a member of V.F.W. #2405, Seabees X2, and also was a Mason, a Shriner, and member the Order of the Eastern Star, Tropical Chapter #38. He was also a member of the Rock Collection Club of Bartow. Mr. Davis is preceded in death by an infant son, Crave Robert Davis, Jr.. He is survived by a loving family that includes his wife of 67 years Lotis S. Davis, two sons; Ronald Davis (Cindy), and Larry Davis both Bartow, grandchildren; James Davis of Bartow, Troy Davis of LA, Mandy Turner (Terry) of Bartow, and a great grandson, Devin Turner. He also leaves behind a brother, William Arthur Davis, Sr. of NC and Lois Heidel of Chattanooga, TN. Arrangements are being handled by Whidden-McLean Funeral Home 650 East Main Street where family will receive friends from 4PM to 6 PM on Sunday, November 4, 2007. Graveside services will follow Monday, November 5, 2007 at 11:00 AM at Wildwood Cemetery in Bartow.