Gerard Davis

Gerard "Jerry" Davis, 75, of Franklin, passed away unexpectedly at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 3, 2018, surrounded by his family, at the Meadville Medical Center.Born December 20, 1942 in Punxsutawney, Jerry was the son of the late Elmer Davis and Frances "Alice" Sprankle Davis Vogus. He married Carolyn Deeter on January 4, 1964, and they recently celebrated their 54th wedding anniversary.Jerry worked as an Electrical Inspector at Joy Manufacturing for 37 years. He enjoyed working on and rebuilding cars (he rebuilt his '72 Camero and his wife's '71 Chevelle), and loved going to car cruises with his many good friends. When the weather was nice, you could always find Jerry sitting on the front porch with his dog, Sammy, who was his constant companion.Jerry loved spending time with his family, and enjoyed family picnics and holiday gatherings. Two of his greatest joys in life were his two grandchildren - Eric and Emily. He loved watching Eric play basketball, and he beamed with pride while he watched Emily perform in her many musicals. Jerry is survived by his wife, Carolyn; his daughter, Rhonda Powell and her husband, Ed, of Oil City; his two grandchildren, Eric McVay of Hermitage and Emily Powell of Oil City. He is also survived by his brother, Roger Davis and his wife, Katie, of Williamsport; his sister-in-law, Bonnie Deeter; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Darrell "Duke" Deeter.Family and friends of Jerry will be received at the Gardinier Funeral Home, Inc., 1315 Chestnut Street, Franklin on Friday, April 6th from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be held at the Funeral Home on Saturday, April 7th at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Phil Conklin, pastor of the First Church of God in Ellwood City, officiating. Interment will be in Peters Cemetery.The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Fox Street Church of God - 229 Fox Street, Franklin, PA 16323 and/or to the Cranberry High School Drama Club - 3 Education Drive, Seneca, PA 16346.To send flowers, online condolences, cards or for further information, family and friends are invited to visit www.gardinierfuneralhome.com.