Jenkin Davis Obituary

Jenkin Lester Davis, age 87, of Milton, Delaware, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, July 17, 2025.
Born on October 17, 1937, in Hazleton, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Thomas and Anna (Morgan) Davis. He was a 1955 graduate of Williamsport High School, where he played trumpet and drum & bugle in the school's drum corps and marching band, and sang in both the choir and local church choirs - passions he continued throughout his life.
In 1958, Mr. Davis graduated from the Albert Einstein School of Radiology in Philadelphia, PA. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy from 1959 to 1963, continuing in the Naval Reserve until 1965. He went on to work as a radiology technologist and later as Chief Radiologic Technologist at several hospitals in Pennsylvania. His professional journey eventually led him into medical sales, working for Pennsylvania X-Ray Corporation and later for GE Medical Systems. In 1989, he and his wife moved to Florida, where he continued to enjoy weekly golf and retired from GE in 1994. In 2017, they relocated to Milton, Delaware.
A devoted man of faith, Mr. Davis was active in several churches throughout his life, including Brookhaven Baptist Church and Marcus Hook Baptist Church in Pennsylvania, Christ Fellowship Bible Church in Palm Beach Gardens, FL, and Eagle's Nest Church in Milton, DE. He also served as a board member of The Christian Academy in Media, PA for 12 years.
Even in retirement, he remained dedicated to service, volunteering and later working part-time as a cashier at ReStore in Georgetown, DE, a role he held until his passing.
Mr. Davis was a lifelong fan of the Philadelphia Eagles and cherished time spent with his family and friends. He will be remembered for his steady faith, generous spirit, and deep love for music and service.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 66 years, Beverly M. Davis, whom he married in 1959; his daughters: Gayle P. Jones (Dennis) of Milton, DE, and Lynda J. Lopes (Jack) of Hickory, NC; his grandchildren: Rebecca Miller (Justin) of VA, Anakristen Scurti (Dominic) of DE, Joshua Gamble of OH, DJ Jones (Olivia) of VA, and Caleb Gamble (Cassandra) of FL; and his great-grandchildren: Jonah Miller of VA, Emelia Scurti and Mirabelle Scurti of DE, and Paislee Gamble of FL.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at 10:30 AM at Eagle's Nest Fellowship Church, 26633 Zion Church Road, Milton, DE 19968.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made in Mr. Davis's honor to ReStore – Habitat for Humanity, Georgetown, DE, https://www.sussexcountyhabitat.org/restore/, or Eagle's Nest Church, 26633 Zion Church Road, Milton, DE 19968
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