Mr Clarke P Davis

Clarke P. Davis, of Foley, Alabama passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 29, 2022. He was 92. He was the beloved husband of Joan A. Davis for 65 years. Born in Penns Grove, NJ, he was the son of the late Raymond and Anna Davis. Clarke grew up in Penns Grove, NJ, he attended Penns Grove High School and continued to Rutgers University where he earned a degree in Ceramic Engineering. Clarke served in the US Army as a First Lieutenant. On November 23, 1957, Clarke married the love of his life Joan and moved to Connecticut to begin his career at American Standard as a ceramic engineer. He also worked for Mansfield Plumbing in Ohio and Gerber Plumbing in Indiana. He traveled extensively during his career. Clarke loved spending time with his family. He loved being outdoors. He enjoyed fishing, boating, gardening and working in his yard. Along with a good friend he built his own sailboat! He looked forward to family vacations in New Hampshire at his parent’s cottage each year! His love of the ocean took him to the gulf coast of Alabama to retire. He loved spending time at the beach. Clarke was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. He was trustworthy, kind, faithful and wise. His devotion to his family was unwavering. Clarke will be truly missed by his family and friends. We take comfort knowing he was greeted in heaven by the lord and his loved ones. He was the beloved husband of Joan A. Davis. Devoted father to Susan J. Balderston and her husband Keith of Doylestown, PA, and was proceeded in death by his son James C. Davis. He is survived by his daughter in law Joan E. Davis. Loving grandfather to Brian Balderston (deceased), Kristine Balderston, Matthew Davis and Alex Davis. He is also survived by his sisters and brothers and many dear friends. He will be forever missed by all who loved him. A Celebration of Life will be held in the Spring at New Life Christian Church in Newtown, PA. A Life so beautifully lived deserves to be honored and remembered. A gift in Clarke’s memory can be made to his beloved grandson’s memorial fund. The Brian J Balderston ’08 Memorial Drum Fund, Lehigh University, 306 S. New St., Suite 500, Bethlehem, PA 18015-1652 https://tinyurl.com/lehighgiving

Mr Clarke P Davis

December 3, 1930 - December 29, 2022