George William Davies, (1936 - 2021) - ForeverMissed.com Online Memorials

Let the memory of George be with us forever.

85 years old
Born on January 27, 1936 in Passaic, New Jersey, United States
Passed away on November 24, 2021 in Lakewood, New Jersey, United States

This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, George Davies, 85 years old, born on January 27, 1936, and passed away on November 24, 2021. We will remember him forever.

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January 27, 2022

Been thinking on you today and how we would always leave the house with windows open and kids waiving and yelling good bye and love you. I have been missing our weekend dinners and our adventure rides. It was a year ago we visited Hawthorne and got my first glimpse into your life and childhood. You never see your parents as young but that day there was so much excitement in your sharing and just wanting one more look at this or that. Thank you for sharing your childhood with me that day. Love and miss you.

Laura

December 6, 2021

Laura, Bill, Tommy & their Family,

In October we were thankful and blessed to be able to spend time with your dad and mom. We visited a few hours and reminisced about times shared together. Those who have touched our lives stay in our hearts forever.

George was a wonderful person - always concerned for the needs of others. We admired his sincere desire to so faithfully and lovingly take care of your mom.

We know that you and your family have suffered a great loss. We hope that you can find some comfort in your many special memories and in the thought of the happy years you shared. He will be missed.

Comfort comes in knowing death is not the end. As we know, those who die in Christ will live eternally. May your faith in God's promises bring you peace daily.

With Love & Sympathy,
Uncle Chuck & Aunt Ricka

December 3, 2021

For if we live, we live to the Lord, and if we die, we die to the Lord. So then, whether we live or whether we die, we are the Lord's... Luke 16:23

Unselfishness a word described as the quality or state of being generous, this word denotes my grandfather's demeanor, however it does not do justice for his actions. His life was devoted to making other happy. Never have I been in the presence of someone who disregarded his own needs or wants for others. I can only count myself lucky to have know and had a relationship with him for as long as I did. If I become a quarter of the man he was I count myself lucky. Love and miss you..

December 1, 2021

-For Those Who Have Heroes
When I look back at my life, 28 years old, I ask myself what or whom had impacted me most in my life.
Where did my journey begin as a child to where I have grown today?
Fond memories and experiences were created with my dear Grandfather, George Davies.
How they say the apples don’t fall far from the trees, I know I am not far off from his life’s legacy, left behind as a memory for those whom cherished and appreciated him.
I reflected on how much my Grandfather taught me as a child. How he and Grandma tried to instill the correct values into me as if I was a child of their own. Always be a good person, do the right thing, be strong in the face of adversity, and to never give up on your aspirations.
Grandpa inspired me in so many avenues, from teaching me about sports, talking about cars, and playing oldies music in the car. I especially appreciated the music sharing as I grew into my own pursuits of music.
He was a kind soul that showed his love through his actions. His dogs were always treated like gold by him. I’ll always remember the times we spent going out to get food or going to walk at the park. Coming back from the boardwalk and sharing with him all the prizes I won. Watching tv together in the living room. All precious times I will carry in my heart forever.
Grandpa, you will be remembered as one of my heroes, and the time I had with you will be carried in my heart forever and until the end.

December 1, 2021

In 61 years of my life, regardless of where I lived I have been blessed to have my Dad's love, caring support and friendship. Thank you for teaching me how to be a good man. My love of sports comes directly from your passion of sports. There will not be a game I watch or a statistic I read that won't remind me of you. Every team color or mascot I see will remind me of the countless hours you spent quizzing me. Thank you for making me so proud to be your son.

December 1, 2021

Thank you for teaching me to be the person I am today. You always taught me to stand strong. You told me if you get knocked down, brush yourself off and keep going.....in the end you will win. While times may have been difficult for you over the years, your chores and burdens heavy, I truly believe you brushed your own self off many times and today through your faith you have won the good race.

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His Life

George was born January 8, 1936 in Passaic New Jersey and grew up in Hawthorne, New Jersey.
He is predeceased by his father George Henry Davies and his mother, Kathryn Vanderbeck Davies.
George is survived by his wife Doris Anthony Davies. They were married in 1955 in Georgia right before shipping out to Germany for a three year tour of duty, where this wife joined him. George and Doris were married for 66 years, with the last 25 years being primary caregiver to Doris. There was never a day, except for COVID, that he was not faithfully visiting her at the nursing home at exactly 1:30 pm daily. He would spend hours with her tending to her needs, providing strength and much love. Each visit always ended in a kiss and a hug and him expressing how much her loved her.
George graduated Hawthorne High School and earned his degree from Cambridge School of Broadcasting. His high school year book says that George loved sports along with beef, mashed potatoes and gravy. Something the entire family can agree on.
He passed his love of sports onto his children William, Laura and Thomas, whom he personally spent time with teaching them how to throw a ball, baseball or football, or how to have the perfect touch on shooting a basketball. He was very much supportive of them and a fixture at all their games.
He is survived by his children William Davies, and his spouse Erica. Laura Williamson and her spouse Bruce, and Thomas Davies. He had many grandchildren, Brian, Brooke, Brett, Haley, Dylan, Tommy, Ryan and Katelyn. He is also had five great grandchildren.
George proudly served his country from 1955 to 1963 as part of the US Army.
George is buried at the Brigadier General William C. Doyle Cemetery in Wrightstown, New Jersey.

The greatest man

December 1, 2021

My dad truly a great man. He showed me so much. He taught me to stand on my feet and keep moving forward. Hs has taught me sports. He also taught me to be a winner and. How to be a team player. He will never be forgotten. The memories i made with my dad i will never lose. I know he is looking down at his family and is smiling because he knows how proud of us hd is. Thank you dad for the life youve given us. Rest in peace

Times Shared

December 1, 2021

Its so funny, reflecting back on all the times and memories I created with my Grandpa. In my head, so many of the times spent together feel as if they were just yesterday.... I guess that's how life can pass you by. Some of my best moments were spent between just me and Grandpa. He would always have me go in the car with him to get the food to bring home for the family. On our car rides, he would always ask me how was life, how was the other side of the family, have I been enjoying school, how were my pets, ect. We'd always get some amazing food, usually cheesecake because it's my favorite.
I remember one specific day, he had turned on the radio while I was in the car to an oldies station and was asking me if I knew who the artists were, as he told me about them and their live's stories.... that was the thing with Grandpa, he was such an intelligent person, he just knew everything about everyone! And make sure, he would certainly share that knowledge with you! He'd always share stories to me about what it was like growing up in his time era, which was fascinating to me. And be warned, anytime he had Jeopardy on the TV, he would answer just about ever single question with absolute certainty, correctly. I was always taken aback my how well versed and intelligent my grandpa was. He was never one that was afraid to speak his mind.

December 1, 2021

As it says earlier my dad loved sports. For those of you who know him he was also a master of statistics. While going through his things we came across football and baseball statistics that he had kept going back at some points into the 1970's. He knew every team in NJ. He knew every player. He knew every talent. He kept records of every little league game, including who played, what position, hits, runs, etc. I was surprised to find he had also kept records of my high school career in soft ball and basketball. I was amazed.
While in high school my dad was an outstanding basketball player. He was on his way to scholarship when he blew out his knew. This ended his dreams but that encouraged him all the more to spend time with us and teach us.
I recently was a Waterworks park in Dover and there is the basketball court. How many years did I spend my Saturday mornings there learning how to shoot, how to do lay ups, how to play defense and just learn the overall game. It was at that same park that I learned how to catch a ball, how to hit, field grounders and pop ups. He dedicated a lot of time to me and I will always be appreciative of this.
He was always a fixture at my games, and I could hear him in the stands directing my moves. Sometimes this could be frustrating but it also gave me a will to keep going and do my best. The only dangerous thing about this was having him and my brother together shouting instructions and making comments while sitting in the opposing team stands and the may lay that occurred from there. oh boy.........
There are so many stories that can be told..........:)

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