Newell R. Davis

Newell R. Davis, age 78 of Massillon, died Friday, February 24, 2006 at his residence. He was born on November 28, 1927 in Massillon and was the son of the late Richard R. & Lura B. (Muster) Davis. He was an area resident for most of his life. Upon his graduation from Washington High School, Newell enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving during World War II. He then earned his Bachelor of Science in Education at Ohio State University. He retired from Michelin where he was a Systems Analyst He was a member of Newman Baptist Church and the Backpackers Club at the Wilderness Center. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Harold & Paul Davis. He is survived by his wife, Nell (Springfield) Davis, whom he married on October 31, 1953, his children and their spouses, Evan & Carol Davis of Lexington, OH, Glyn & Marcia Davis of Columbus, OH, Susan & Loyd McCoy of Massillon and Verne Davis of Massillon, his grandchildren, Evan (Suzanne) Davis, Meghan (Andrew) Strader, Sean Davis, Kristi Davis, Jessica Davis & Jason Davis and one great grandchild, Ethan Strader. Funeral services will be conducted on Tuesday, February 28, at 11:00 A.M. at Newman Baptist Church with Rev. Dennis McDonald officiating. Interment will follow in Newman Cemetery. Friends may call at the Arnold-Lynch Funeral Home on Monday from 6-9 P.M. and on Tuesday one hour before the service at the church. Memorial contributions may be made in his name to the Wilderness Center, P.O. Box 202, Wilmot, OH 44689. Arnold-Lynch – A Golden Rule Funeral Home 330-833-4939 www.arnoldlynch.com