Bennie Joel Davis' Obituary
Bennie Joel Davis, age 86, of Umatilla passed away on Sunday, March 11, 2018. He was born May 26, 1931 in Cordele, GA and moved to Lake County in 1986 from Orlando, FL. He was a retired inspector with Martin Marietta (now Lockheed Martin) and was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during the Korean war. He loved music, especially playing the guitar and being on stage. He was a member of the American Legion and the Sons of Confederate Veterans. He is survived by his wife, Denise A. Davis of Umatilla, FL; son, Bennie J. Davis, II of Eustis, FL; daughter, Carrol A. Davis Godwin of Keystone Heights, FL; 5 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. The family will be having a Memorial Service on Sunday, April 15, 2018 at 2:00PM at Steverson Hamlin & Hilbish Funeral Home, Tavares. Arrangements have been entrusted to Steverson, Hamlin & Hilbish Funerals and Cremations, 226 E. Burleigh Blvd., Tavares, FL 32778, (352)343-4444. Online condolences may be left on the Tribute Wall at www.steversonhamlinhilbish.com
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