WILLIAM E. "Butch" DAVIS III, 50, of Wintersville, OH, passed away Wednesday, November 30, 2005 in the Trinity Medical Center West Emergency Room, Steubenville following a sudden illness. He was a fence technician for McNeil Fence Co., a member of the Mingo Sportsman Club and a Methodist. Butch was born in Steubenville, OH, August 2, 1955. He is preceded in death by his parents, William E. Davis, Jr. and Marcella Eloise Crissinger Davis and a brother, Charles P. Davis. Surviving are 2 sons, Shane R. Davis of Scranton, PA and Bryan Davis of Moore, OK, 3 daughters, Danielle N. Davis, Scranton, PA, Christy Taylor and Laurie Ray, both of Heavener, OK, his companion, Donna Parrish, Wintersville, a brother, Edward (Linda) Davis, Richmond, 3 sisters, Becky Bly, Richmond, Sherry Hennis, Wintersville and Diane (Rick) LeMaster, Bloomingdale and 7 grandchildren. Friends may call at the Everhart-Bove Funeral Home, 110 West Main St., Richmond, Saturday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM with a Celebration of Life service to be held at 8 PM with Msgr. Gerald Calovini. Interment will be at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made on behalf of the family to the Everhart-Bove Funeral Service. Condolences may be sent online at www.everhartfuneralhomes.com.

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