Thomas G. Davies, 93, of Kenosha, passed away at home on Tuesday, August 31, 2010. He was born in Bristol on June 8, 1917, the son of the late Thomas and Nellie (Price) Davies. He was raised on the family farm in Bristol and graduated from Kenosha County Schools. On June 26, 1941 he enlisted in the U.S. Army and served in the Pacific as Corporal in the 4th Army Artillery Division. He was honorably discharged January 14, 1946. He married Eleanore A. Meyer on October 20, 1943 in San Diego, California. She preceded him in death on November 18, 2004. He was employed at Simmons Company and also worked at Whittier Grade School as a custodian for many years where he retired from. He liked working in his yard, planting many trees, bird watching, traveling with his wife and also enjoyed his two favorite dogs Rex and Cindy. He was a member of the Silver Lake Brandes VFW Memorial Post 8375 named after his nephew Thomas Brandes who was the first Kenosha casualty in the Vietnam War. In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by four sisters, Perdita Wellna, Ethel Murdoch, Blanche Meredith, Marie Brandes and a brother Lawrence “Bud” Davies. He is also survived by sister-in-law, Dorothy Schafer, and many nieces and nephews. Relatives would like to thank caregiver “Maggie” for all her wonderful care and also to the staff at Hospice Alliance. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 4th, at Proko Funeral Home at 10:30 a.m. Interment will follow at Sunset Ridge Memorial Park with full military honors. Visitation will be held on Saturday at the funeral home from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Hospice Alliance, 10220 Prairie Ridge Blvd, Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158, would be greatly appreciated by the family.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit Thomas’s Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com
Condolences
Diane Davis Hebert
September 2, 2010
Uncle Tom was the last of Davies family generation. REST in PEACE with your Eleanor and brother and sisters - Perdita, Ethel, Blanche, Marie and Bud (Dad) (and their spouses). There was a time when you could have a good laugh together - Please have another one for us. I will always remember the fun we had at your house and you and your motorcycle. We all remember Aunt Eleanor's laughter! Rest in peace - Uncle Tom! Rest in peace!