Mr. Davis was born in Setauket, New York and was a resident of Ft. Pierce since 1981 coming from Hicksville, NY.He was a recording engineer for Columbia Records, a Veteran of WWII serving our country in the U.S. Navy, and a member of the American Legion, Elks Lodge, and the Moose Lodge. He was a well respected friend and neighbor who will be missed by all who knew him.Survivors include his son, James R. Davis of Rome, NY; daughters, Jody Reed of Flemington, NJ, and Jill Fazio of Hampton, NJ; and nine grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Joyce O. Parris Davis.