Mark W. Davis, 79, of Largo, passed away on Sunday, October 14, 2012, at the Bay Pines VA Medical Center in Bay Pines, FL. He was born in Cairo, WVA, and moved to the area in the mid 70’s from Parkersburg, WV.
He served his country in the US Army from 1955 – 1957. During his lifetime, he worked in aluminum manufacturing, carpeting and was a salesman. In college, Mr. Davis was an outstanding athlete in both basketball and baseball. Many of the records he set in basketball are still standing. The Boston Celtics showed some interest in him. Golf was a game he thoroughly enjoyed.
His parents, John and Gladys Davis preceded him in death. He is survived by his sons, Derek Davis of Seminole, FL, and Mark Davis of Huntington, WV; daughter, Marta Kress of Largo; sisters, Helen and Evonelle; grandchildren, Krista Brooks, Madison Davis and Skylar Davis; and great-grandchildren, Kylee and Easton Brooks.
Dear Marta and Family:
We have been friends of your Dad for many years.
We know His loss will leave a large void in all of your lives.
Please accept our deepest sympathies. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
God Bless
Marcus was a great friend, who will be truly missed. We spent some our best days at SundanceScotland Yard’s Golf Club with him. Marcus, save me a tee time in Heaven. We express our condolences to his family.
John and Karen
Mark, Marta, Derek:
We are saddened by the passing of our dear friend and will miss him. We are lucky to have been a part of his life. When Marcus was around, we were sure to have lots of fun and laughter. Special people like him will never be forgotten. Our thoughts are with you children.
Marta and family your father will be greatly missed. He was always the life of the party. He was a good friend to my ex Rick, so I’m sure they will be swinging golf clubs as soon as they find each other.
I will miss Marcus. He was one-of-a-kind. I remember one day I had a very important meeting and he offered his “lucky tie” for me to wear. He was a thoughtful and caring man. Out of all the people I have ever played golf with, I believe I learned more from him and enjoyed his competitive spirit. I will miss Marcus.
I love you Dad more than you will every know.
Forget him not.mark was special. he will be missed. God bless this family.
I am sorry for your loss of your dad. He truely love his children and was very prond of you. He not alone. He is with patrick. you are in my thoughts and prays are with you. He will be missed.
I’m am so sorry about the loss of your dad, he was Truly a gentleman and a kind soul… Always had a kind word and a BIG smile… I played in a golf tournament on Saturday and used this one special Callaway Ball he gave me…. Sunk a putt w it for BIRDIE! Thought of him all day! I was very BLESSED to have know him… God Bless and R.I P. Marcus…
I am so sorry for your loss. He was a special man and I certainly have very fond memories with Markie. Take care,
God speed , Markus…WW
We will be having a service for Dad at the VA Cemetary at Bay Pines on November 19th at 9:40 in the morning. Thank you.
It’s sad to learn that my friend is gone. We were at Marietta College together when he played basketball and I, a poor athlete, was the team’s student manager. Buzz loved to play after practice with students hanging out at the gym. He had exquisite timing, throwing threadneedle passes that hit our hands at precisely the right spot. He made everyone around him look and feel like a star.
Dear Marta I still miss your dad. I no you do,