Lawrence W. Davis, 77, 15790 River Road, St. Marys, died at 3:19 a.m. Jan. 5, 2009, at Golden Living Center-Valley, St. Marys.

He was born May 15, 1931, in St. Marys, to Samuel and Naomi Temple Davis.

Surviving are two nephews, Larry (Dorothy), St. Marys, and Robert, Inglis, Fla.; a niece, Marcia (Don) Huffman, Madill, Okla.; and two great-nephews.

He was retired from St. Marys Foundry Co., where he worked as a molder and core maker. He was a veteran of the armed forces, having served as a corporal in the U.S. Marine Corps.

Services are private. Burial is at Dayton National Cemetery.

Condolences may be left at www.millerfuneralhomes.net.

Arrangements were made by Miller Funeral Home, St. Marys.