Garrison "Gary" Davis
Born 1923 in Poland PL
Died 3/5/2014 in Charlotte, NC
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Garrison "Gary" Davis, age 90, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family and dogs - Tony and Bella, and attended to by Hospice and Palliative Care of Charlotte, NC. Born in 1923 in Poland, Gary immigrated to the United States from Cuba in 1933. Gary and and his brother, Louis, founded G and L Davis Meat Company in Syracuse, NY, and were the makers of Gianelli Sausage. After his retirement, Gary resided in Palm Beach Gardens, FL before moving to Charlotte. He was active in many sports, enjoyed playing bridge, loved music and the arts, and was an active member of many community organizations. Gary was a former member of Lafayette Country Club, Drumlins Country Club, Ballenisles Country Club and a member of Raintree Country Club in Charlotte. He was pre-deceased by his parents, Jacob and Hilda; his brother, Louis; and his first wife, Betty.
He is survived by his loving wife, Arlene (Wiesner) Davis; their children, Eric (Hannah), Robin (Barry), Alan (Heather), Scott, and Melissa (Richard); grandchildren, Briana, Lauren, Brett, Jeffrey, Nicole, Sarah, Benjamin and Hayden; as well as three great-grandchildren, Celia, Annaliese and Luca.

Celebration of his Life will be on Friday, March 7, noon at Temple Israel, 4901 Providence Road.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to Temple Israel or Hospice and Palliative Care of Charlotte.

Funeral Arrangements are being handled by J.B. Tallent.

Date of Death: March 5, 2014
 
Burial Location
F30
 
Spouse
Betty Davis
Born 1929
Died 1969