Carl Hixon Davis

Posted 8/20/13

Carl Hixon Davis, 80, of Lewisburg, passed away Saturday, Aug. 17, 2013, at his home. He was born in Washington, D.C., on Nov. 12, 1932, and was the son of the late William Davis and Irene Hamm Davis. He held a B. S. degree from Hillsboro College in Tampa, Fla. He was a retired Air Force veteran, serving in the Korean conflict, and was a member of the Methodist church...

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Carl Hixon Davis

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Carl Hixon Davis, 80, of Lewisburg, passed away Saturday, Aug. 17, 2013, at his home.

He was born in Washington, D.C., on Nov. 12, 1932, and was the son of the late William Davis and Irene Hamm Davis. He held a B. S. degree from Hillsboro College in Tampa, Fla. He was a retired Air Force veteran, serving in the Korean conflict, and was a member of the Methodist church.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Sandra Lee Davis, in 2004; one son, Buddy Davis; one sister, Joan Gustafson; and his dog, "Big Boy" Rascal.

He is survived by one daughter, Karla Hargrove of Lewisburg; one son, Patrick (Stella) Davis of Bristol, Va.; two grandchildren, Brandy (Jason) Davis of Lewisburg and Kathy Davis of Arkansas; four great-grandchildren; and one sister, Joyce Herndon of Fort Pierce, Fla.

Mr. Davis was cremated and a memorial service was held on Tuesday, Aug. 20, at Bills-McGaugh Funeral Home with full military honors.

Condolences of sympathy may be sent to www.billsmcgaugh.com.

Bills-McGaugh Funeral Home & Crematory was in charge of the arrangements.