Obituary

George edward davis, beloved friend, businessman and long time resident of charleston, passed monday, may 22, after a battle with cancer. He was 90 years old.

Mr. Davis was born in charleston on march 31, 1927, the sixth and last child of prominent charleston entrepreneur, harvey granville davis and agnes davis. Harvey davis was the founder of the charleston milling company (charmco), a growing corporation whose milling facilities and truck fleet served west virginia throughout its fifty-five counties and prospered through the 1950s until his death, when it was transformed into a successful commercial real estate leasing company.

Mr. Davis was preceded in death by all of his siblings; james, john, helen (clarkson), jean, and jane. After attending charleston schools, mr. Davis decided to study for the catholic priesthood at a dominican seminary but prior to completing that returned to charleston to assist in the family enterprises which were undergoing transformation during the post war years. Throughout his life in charleston, mr. Davis was a devoted member of sacred heart co-cathedral.

Mr. Davis became president and chairman of charmco during its years as a commercial real estate leasing company. In addition to kroger, the company’s clients numbered an array of large and small businesses which leased offices and storage in the charmco facilities. Upon his retirement nearly two decades ago, mr.Davis decided to arrange the sale of charmco, after which he devoted full time to interests he had held since his youth.

Mr. Davis had many hobbies. His favorite pastime was riding tennessee walker horses, of which he owned and loved.

He is survived by several family members. He leaves behind devoted friends in charleston and elsewhere. He is best remembered as a compassionate friend of great integrity.

Final good byes with prayers will begin at 9:00 am on friday, may 26th, followed by the mass of christian burial at 10:00 am, at the basilica of the co-cathedral of the sacred heart, charleston, wv. The celebrant is the rev. Fr. Brian j. Crenwelge. Burial will be at mount olivet catholic cemetery, charleston.

Condolences may be sent to www.Barlowbonsall.Com .

Barlow bonsall funeral home, charleston has been entrusted with the arrangements.