Gerald M. Davis

Gregory Martin Davis, son of the late Mary Beneva Davis and Martin Miller, was born in Durham, North Carolina on April 25, 1947. He attended public school in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware graduating from the William C. Jason Comprehensive High School in 1966. Following high school, he voluntarily joined the United States Army. His initial tour of duty in the armed services began on September 8, 1966. He received an honorable discharge on August 14, 1969. He immediately reenlisted and served until September 12, 1979 when he received an honorable discharge from Fort Polk, LA for medical reasons. While in the armed services, he served two tours of duty in Vietnam and obtained a rank of E-6, SSG. During the summer months and prior to joining the Army, Gregory worked at Doc Burton's Fruit Market. Following his military service, he began his career as a chef at Adriatico Italian Restaurant in Rehoboth where he served for over thirty years. He was a member of the Rising Sun Lodge #4 PHA, Milton, DE. Prince Hall Affiliate, where he served as a Master Mason. His favorite past times were fishing, cooking, shooting pool, and succinctly telling you what he wanted you to know if you crossed him. He leaves to celebrate his memory: two son, Gerald Allen Hood, Millsboro, DE and Ricardo (Ricky) Bannister (Ashley), Commerce, GA; step-mother, Cora V. Miller, Rehoboth, DE; six sisters: Barbara Baker (Dale) Florida, Marshelia M. Hood, Rehoboth, DE; Jeremy L. Williams (Alpha), Rehoboth, DE; Benetta C. Miller, Blythewood, SC; C. Annette Stanfield, Silver Spring, MD; and Hazel Marie Stanfield, Baltimore, MD; six brothers: Antonio C. Miller, Blythewood, SC; John E. Miller, Lewes, DE; Martin J. Miller, Jr. (Janice), Blythewood, SC; Herbert H. Hood (Bakisha), Hollis, OK; Michael A. Stanfield, Baltimore, MD; and William A. Davis (Florence), Baltimore, MD. He is also survived by two uncles Emory Matthew (Hazel) Davis and Gerald Allen (Sandra) Davis;; one aunt, Henrietta Pierson; five grandchildren: Gerald Jr., A'yannia, Ka'reem, Khalil, Shakyra, two step children: Candi Gibbs and Mable Bannister, eight step-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews , cousins and friends. One brother: Dewey Basil Stansfield preceded him in death. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Gerald M. Davis, please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store.

Gerald M. Davis

April 25, 1947 - February 11, 2015