Born to Floyd and Edith Davis in Glen Ridge, NJ, on December 15, 1943, he married Judith McNamara Davis of Union, NJ, on February 4, 1967. John is survived by his wife Judy and daughters, Carol Clark (Roger Clark) of Santa Fe, NM, and Charlene Dunn (Michael Dunn), and two grandsons, Elias and Asher Dunn, residing in Hamburg, Germany.
John served in the United States Coast Guard during the Vietnam War. While earning his Masters of Accounting from the University of Florida, he joined the USCG Reserves from which he retired as a Captain after 28 years of service. John and Judy volunteered with the USCG Auxiliary from 1967-2018. John also had a 30-year career at Verizon.
John's passions included his faith in God, family time, boating, camping, and tinkering. He is remembered for his devotion to family and friends, love of God and country, generous heart, and zeal for living.
Memorial service: Eastside Community Church, 2pm, Saturday, Sept. 22. In lieu of flowers, donate to the church or USCG Auxiliary Flotilla 07-14-04.
Arrangements are under the direction of HARDAGE-GIDDENS FUNEAL HOME, 1701 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville Beach, FL.
