Mr. Bernard Lurie Davis Sr.

Join the family as we celebrate the 92 years of life for Bernard L Davis, Sr.: Bernard entered this world on October 16, 1932 in Toledo, Ohio and relocated to his spiritual home on April 28, 2025. Bernard was perceived in death by his wife of 49 years, Pearl Davis, both of his parents Dorothy Mc Knight and Julius Davis; his Sisters Lucille Broom and Delores Warren; his son-in-law and grandson Gerard Barcroft and GW. To say Bernard L Davis, Sr., lived a full life is an understatement. He graduated for Joseph W Scott High School in 1950, where shortly after graduation he joined the United States Army. While enlisted in the Service he married his childhood sweetheart Pearl, and after faithfully serving his country, he returned to his family in Toledo. To that union was born LaVonne S. Davis-Temple (Jeffrey), Nita Barcroft, Bernie and Dorothy Hill (Stephan). Mr. Davis loved cars. He was known for his mechanical skills throughout the neighborhood and at church. He attended Macomber Automotive class and while employed at Sears and Roebuck he was able to cultivate his skills; and as an employee at Chrysler Jeep was able to build his leadership skills. He retired from Jeep in the early 90’s and he was truly able to enjoy his time in the garage. When he was not in the garage, he was driving that 1975 brown conversion van wherever he wanted. He talked on that CB and drove with his people EVERYWHERE. Those people included Pearl, Gerald and Dot Quinn, along with Tommy and Barbara Williams. We have so many pictures of all the places they have been, with the Ohio State Fair as their favorite place to go year after year. Besides working on cars and traveling, Mr. Davis loved to bowl. He bowled into his late 70’s and was part of the Young Seniors bowling league and President of the Southwyck Monday night Christian League for at least 35 years. Mr. Davis was a man of few words, except when it came to “Ushering”. Mr. Davis was the Ohio State President for many years and traveled all over the city, state and country teaching people how to usher. If he wasn’t traveling with the ICUA he would be traveling with his Masonic PHAmily. Mr. Davis was the 1982 Worshipful Master of Amazon Lodge #4 a member of St. Matthews Consistory No. 24 and Mecca Temple No. 43, throughout his time on earth. Mr. Bernard L Davis was not a perfect man but he was a GOOD father and GREAT granddad. He made sure to be a positive role model for his family, stayed active in the church as a member of the Trustee Board, Sunday School and Lay Council. He did what he wanted when he wanted, on his own time. To live out his legacy, he is blessed to leave his 4 children, 6 grandkids, 11 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandson; along with his sister and brother Robin and Robert, his loving nephews/nieces, cousins and friends.

Mr. Bernard Lurie Davis Sr.

October 6, 1932 - April 28, 2025