IN MEMORIAM: Blaine L. Davis, 83, Otego;
Army Veteran Ran Sawmill, Trucked Cattle
OTEGO – Blaine L. Davis, 83, of Otego passed away on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2015, at Bassett Hospital.
Blaine was born in Westford, the son of Orville Davis and Marjorie (Calhoun) Davis. He served in the Army, and was stationed in Germany during the Korean War.
He he was self-employed in two activities he enjoyed most: owning and operating his sawmill and trucking cattle.
He married Mae Sitts VanAlstine on April 24, 2015, at the Chestnut Park Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.
Blaine enjoyed wildlife and spent much time in Montana hunting and looking for gold.
Overall his biggest joy were his grandchildren. Blaine is survived by his wife Mae; his former wife Marcia Shutters Davis; sons Bruce (Amy), of Laurens, Mark (Danielle), of Oneonta, Craig (Renee) and Cary (Amy); daughter Cindy (John); sisters Doris (Ronald) Shutters and Betty Cornish; brother Alvin (Bev) Davis; 14 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brother Wesley. A
Calling hour will be 11 a.m.-noon Monday, Oct. 19, with the funeral service beginning at 12 at the Johnston Funeral Home, with the Rev. Teressa Sivers officiating. Interment with military honors will immediately follow at the Elm Row Cemetery in Laurens.
In Lieu of flowers contributions in Blaine’s memory can be made to the Resident Council Fund in C/O Chestnut Park Rehabilitation & Nursing 330 Chestnut St. Oneonta, NY 13820
Online condolences can be made at www.johnstonfh.com
Arrangements are by the Johnston Funeral Home of Morris.
