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DAVIS -- Marshall Lee Davis, age 83 passed away on Monday, August 10, 2009 in Albuquerque, NM. He was born on December 30, 1925 in Alva, OK to Danchel and Nellie Brown Davis. Marshall served his country proudly during WWII and in Japan during the Korean Conflict for the United States Navy where he received his Korean Service Medal with Bronze Silver Star. He also received the Presidential Unit Citation for service on the USS Guadalcanal for the capture on June 4, 1944 of the German submarine U-505. In 1950, Marshall attained M/Sgt status while serving in Korea. He owned and operated a dry cleaning business with over 40 years of success, which continues today. Marshall was a loving, and generous husband, father and friend, who will always be missed and his memory will never be forgotten. Marshall is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Glenna Davis; one daughter, Marian Pat Davis-Felton and husband, Scott W. Felton of Dallas, TX; two sons and Kent A. Davis and wife, Mary L., of Albuquerque, and Craig Davis and wife, Glenda of Tijeras, NM; one brother, Carroll R. Davis and wife, Patsy, of Albuquerque; one sister, Patricia Oliver and husband, Carl, of Tulsa, OK; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Friends may visit on Thursday, August 13, 2009 at French Mortuary from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Burial will take place at Gracehill Cemetery in Perry, OK on Saturday, August 15, 2009. In lieu of flowers, memorial donation may be made in honor of Marshall to Presbyterian Healthcare Foundation, Attn: Executive Director, P.O. Box 26666, Albuquerque, NM 87125-6666 for Kaseman Hospice. Please visit our online guestbook for Marshall at RememberTheirStory.com French 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
        Published on: Fri August 14, 2009