David Charles Davis, age 67, of Onemo, Virginia, passed away Sunday, October 9, 2016, at Riverside Regional Hospital in Newport News.

David studied at Campbellsville and Old Dominion universities where he received his M.S. in Education. He was a former assistant principal at Poquoson City Public Schools, former teacher at Newport News and Norfolk Public Schools, and current owner of Gloucester Learning Childcare Centers in Gloucester. He was an active member and former chairman of the Mathews County Republican Committee, a member of the Sons of Confederate Veterans, and the Oriental Masonic Lodge.  

He was preceded in death by his father, Wayne Emmett Davis.

He is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Jamie-Ellen Davis. He is also survived by his sons, Richard Wayne and Travis James; ­­mother, June Lee Davis, and five grandchildren.

The family will receive friends Friday, October 14 from 3-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. at Foster-Faulkner Funeral Home in Mathews. A Masonic Service will be held at 7 o’clock. Funeral service will be at Bethel United Methodist Church in Onemo on Saturday, October 15 at 10 a.m., with Pastor Ralph Satter officiating. 

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations can be made to the American Cancer Society or Bethel United Methodist Church, Route 611, Onemo, Va.