Mr. Dennis Elwood Davis, Sr.
December 09, 1941 - January 18, 2021
Dunbar, WV
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Mr. Dennis Elwood Davis, Sr.
December 09, 1941 - January 18, 2021
Dunbar, WV
Obituary
Dennis Elwood Davis Sr., 79, of Institute, WV, died Monday, January 18, 2021, at home with his wife and son.
Dennis was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond E. and Martha G. Davis; his sister, Lillian Kathryn Curry; brother, Richard H. Davis; and first wife, Cora Sue Davis.
His military service began in 1959 when he joined ROTC at West Virginia State College. In 1964, he enlisted in the United States Army and graduated in 1965 from the Non-Commissioned Officer School in Fort Sill, OK. He received his honorable discharge in 1970.
In 1968, he received his Bachelor of Science in Education from West Virginia State College. He began his career as a teacher at Dupont Junior High School in 1968. In 1975, he received his Master of Science from Marshall University. Dennis went on to become Job Placement Specialist at the Ben Franklin Career Center, Coordinator of Adult Education at the Garnet Career Center, Coordinator of Cooperative Education and finally Assistant Superintendent of Kanawha County Schools for Vocational, Technical and Adult Education. He spent 29 years with the Kanawha County school system.
In 1996, Governor Cecil Underwood appointed Dennis as Executive Director of Workforce Development for West Virginia, where he served for four years. Dennis founded the Davis Property Preservation Company and retired from this work in 2009. In 2013, he served briefly as a member of the Kanawha County Board of Education, filling a previous member’s unexpired term. In January 2017, Governor Jim Justice appointed Dennis as Cabinet Secretary for the West Virginia Department of Veterans Assistance. He gave his life in service to his country and was dedicated to honoring the veterans of West Virginia and the United States of America.
He was a loving and dedicated husband and father. Together 38 years, he is survived by his wife, Margaret L. Davis; children, Raymond E. Davis, Denise Renee Davis Sutton (husband Earl Sutton), Erin M. Stuck, Katherine L. Sekercak (husband Britt Sekercak), and Dennis E. “Woody” Davis Jr.; his sister, Juanita McCarty, and two brothers, Harold Eugene Davis (wife Jane) and James Arthur Davis (wife Lynn); and 12 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren
Burial services will be held 10:00 a.m. Monday, January 25, 2021, at Donel C. Kinnard State Veterans Cemetery, Dunbar, WV with Pastor Harold Gilmer officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family is inviting friends and loved ones to make donations to the West Virginia Veterans Home, 512 Water Street, Barboursville, WV 25504
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.barlowbonsall.com
Barlow Bonsall Funeral Home has been entrusted to handle the arrangements
Memorial Service
- Date & Time: January 25, 2021 (10:00 AM)
- Venue: Donel C. Kinnard State Veterans Cemetery
- Location: Dunbar, WV, WV 25064 - (Get Directions)
14 responses to Mr. Dennis Elwood Davis, Sr.
Harold and Joann Walker says:
January 22, 2021
We are so sorry to hear about the passing of our friend and colleague. Prayers for his family. May God rest his soul. RIP big guy.
Harold and Joann Walker
Cheryl J Skinner Tri-State Military Museum says:
January 22, 2021
May the love of God surround you and your family during this difficult time,
May you come to know that the love of God is with you always,
May your memories of Dennis Elwood Davis, Sr., give you peace, comfort and strength…
Rest now in the arms of our Lord your mission on earth is complete.
I thank you for your service to our Country and my Freedom. You will not be forgotten.
My thoughts
and prayers to the family of ….
US Army Veteran, Dennis Elwood Davis, Sr., is “A True American Hero” God Bless†
† Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13 †
Cindy and Paul Corbett says:
January 21, 2021
Today and always, may loving memories bring you peace, comfort, and strength.
Kanawha Co. Retired School Employees says:
January 21, 2021
The West Virginia and Kanawha County Associations of Retired School Employees extend their sincere sympathy to you, the family, in your sorrow. Blessings to all.