Craig Louis Davis Sr. Obituary (1949

ROCKLAND - Craig L. Davis, Sr., 63, passed away after a short illness, Friday, April 19, 2013, at Maine Medical Center in Portland.Born in Rockland, September 24, 1949, he was the son of Edward B. and Mary Ann Barter Davis. He attended area schools and was a graduate of Georges Valley High School. He was a member of the Owls Head Baptist Church which he enjoyed attending with his youngest son, Eddie and in earlier times his wife Vonnie. Craig dearly appreciated his church family.He loved hunting, fishing, and lobstering. Listening to Elvis, watching Elvis' movies, watching WWE with his youngest son, going with Eddie to Sea Dogs games and watching minor league baseball, were all favorite pastimes for Craig. He also loved watching westerns featuring John Wayne, Matt Dillion, as well as 'Little House on the Prairie' and 'Touched by an Angel'. Craig put his heart and soul into his son Eddie and other children as well. He loved attending field trips with Eddie's class. A few years ago, Craig immensely enjoyed chaperoning a trip with Eddie and his classmates. He took Eddie to NWA on Fire on one occasion, which was a special time for them both. He was as involved with his son Scott throughout his childhood sharing a lot of the same things and Cub Scouts as well. They may not always have seen eye to eye but loved each other dearly as did Eddie and his Dad. He dearly loved his step-daughter Norma Jean, all his other children and friends as well. Always wishing he could spend more time with his son Craig, the two were always involved in playful mischief together. He often called his daughter Shelley, his little princess. In recent years, Craig enjoyed visits with his cousin David Deabler and son-in-law Brian. He was very proud of all his children and many grandchildren and great-grandchild. He dearly loved his siblings and had a special bond with brother Melvin Davis. Craig did not speak a lot or show emotions, making him a hard man to understand at times. He was a wonderful husband and gave all of himself and his love. Predeceased by his father, Craig is survived by his mother Mary Davis of Port Clyde; his wife of 32 years, Yvonne of Rockland; five sons, Eddie B. Davis, III of Rockland, Craig L. Davis, Jr. of Brunswick, GA, Scott M. Davis of Rockland, Christopher E. Davis of Warren, Michael L. Davis of Germany; three daughters, Norma J. Pease and her husband Edwin of Union, Shelley L. Davis of Warren, Jaime A. Delano of Thomaston; Ashley Welsh of Massachusetts whom he considered a daughter; two brothers Melvin Davis of Tenants Harbor, Gary Davis of Port Clyde; two sisters Rosemary Cushman and her husband Dennis of Port Clyde, Linda Davis of Jefferson; 14 grandchildren, Jessica Land, Craig L. Davis, III, Ryan M. Davis, Desirea A. York, Ashton C. Landers, Brittany E-J Alexander, Brooke N. Pease, Jonathan S. Pease, Caydan E. Davis, Dillon T. Davis, Osheanna Davis, Lana Davis, Chantel Whitney, Koral Davis; and one great-grandchild as well as several nieces and nephews.Craig's family expresses their sincere thanks for the prayers and support of his Owls Head Baptist Church family.Friends and relatives are invited to visit from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M., Wednesday, April 24, 2013, at Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home, 110 Limerock Street, Rockland, where a funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M., Thursday. The Reverend Paul Munro will officiate. Interment will follow in South Parish Cemetery, Martinsville.To share a memory or story with Craig's family, please visit his online Book of Memories at www.bchfh.com.2d:{"dateTime":"