Mr. Howard C. Davis, 86, a resident of Crossover Road in Bennington died peacefully Friday June 23, 2017 at his residence with his family by his side following a brief illness.
He was born in Searsburg, VT February 25, 1931. He was the son of the late Howard Clifford and Dorothy (Whalen) Davis. He received his education in Searsburg.
Mr. Davis married the former Betty L. Britch in Bennington on October 18, 1948.
Howard and his wife Betty ran a construction business as well as other business endeavors.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing and family
Survivors include his wife Betty L. Davis of Bennington; his children, Susan Davis of Bennington, Bruce Davis of Hobe Sound, Florida, Dr. Brenda Davis of Dummerston, VT and Tracy Towslee of Woodford; nine grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren. He was pre-deceased by a daughter Sandra Davis
At the request of Mr. Davis there will be no calling hours or funeral services.
A private graveside service will be held at the family lot at White Chapel Cemetery.
Should friends desire contributions in memory of Howard C. Davis may be made to the White Chapel Society through the office of the Mahar and Son Funeral Home 628 Main St. Bennington, VT 05201. Guest book condolences may be made at www.maharandsonfuneralhome.net. This obituary will also be posted to Facebook.