James K. Davis

James Kenneth Davis,92, formerly of 929 Hauck Street, Lebanon, died Thursday, February 16, 2012, at Cornwall Manor after a brief illness. He was retired as a School Administrator with the Northern Lebanon School District where he served over 30 years as a teacher and assistant high school principal.

Born and raised in Lebanon, Jim was a son of the late Sarah and Aaron Davis. He was the loving husband of Elizabeth Sattazahn Davis with whom he was married for 64years. They were wedded September 11, 1948.

Jim served in World War II in the 2nd armored Division from February 1941 to October 1945. He returned to the states and graduated from Lebanon Valley College in 1950. He continued his education by earning his Master’s Degree in Education and supervisory certificate from Temple University Graduate School.

An active member of the Lebanon community, Jim served as President of the Lebanon Valley Life Underwriters; he was a member and past president of the Lancaster/Lebanon Principal’s Association, the Lebanon County Education Honor Society, and the Central Chapter Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame. He was the oldest member and a past master of the Mt. Lebanon Lodge No. 226 F&AM. Active alumni of Lebanon Valley College, Jim and Libby were members of the Vickroy Society for many years.

A life long member of Covenant United Methodist Church, he served as Sunday School teacher and superintendent, usher, and member and chairman of the Staff Parish Relations Committee and Administrative Board . He was a founder of the VISTAS education program which served many Lebanon County residents for over ten years.

Although Jim had many interests in life, playing golf was one of his joys. He served as the first golf coach at Northern Lebanon and thoroughly enjoyed being with students, friends and family on the course.

Jim is survived by his son, Peter (wife, Sarah) of California and his daughter, Anne (husband Don) Griswold of Lancaster, four grandchildren and one great granddaughter. He is predeceased by his brother, Aaron, who was also from Lebanon.

A memorial service will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers the family requests that contributions be made in Jim’s name to the Lebanon Valley College Development Office, 101 North College Ave., Annville, Pa., 17003-1400 in support of scholarships

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Obit Addendum

Memorial Service

Scheduled For

James K. Davis

A Memorial Service is scheduled for James K. Davis who passed away on February 16, 2012. Friends and relatives are invited to join Jim’s family on June 2, 2012 at 10:30am at Zerr Chapel, Cornwall Manor Retirement Community, for a celebration of his life. Family members will greet everyone following the service. All are invited to stay for a light lunch. There will be a private family interment.