OBIT: Emmert L. DAVIS, 2001, native of Somerset County, PA
  
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  DAVIS
  
  Emmert L. Davis, 75, of Orange City, Fla., died Aug. 17, 2001, at Florida 
  Hospital, Altamonte, Fla.  Born Nov. 14, 1925, in Meyersdale, he was a son of 
  the late Addie and Arthur J. Davis.  He was also preceded in death by his 
  brother, Lewis Davis, in 1981, and sister-in-law Florence (Meyers) Davis.  He is 
  survived by his wife of 53 years, the former Dorothy Brick; a daughter, Bonnie 
  Hirst, and husband George; two sisters:  Dorothy, wife of the late Emerson 
  Snyder; and Viola, wife of R. Wayne Suder of Berlin; a grandson, Josh Hirst; and 
  numerous nieces and nephews.  Emmert was a 32nd Degree Mason and a member of 
  Jaffa Temple.  A retired truck driver, he and his wife Dorothy moved to Florida 
  in 1985.  He enjoyed golfing, the beach, spending time with his grandson and 
  serving his church at Kepler Road Baptist Church.  A memorial service was held 
  Aug. 22 at Kepler Road Baptist Church, DeLand, Fla.  In lieu of flowers, 
  memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or Kepler Road 
  Baptist Church, c/o Mrs. Dorothy Davis, 855 Naval Orange Dr., Orange City, Fla., 
  32736.  National Cremation Society, Beacon Chapter, was in charge of 
  arrangements.
  
  Daily American, August 29, 2001
  
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