Thomas Wayne Davis, 57, of California, Maryland passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2012, at Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC. Tom was born April 12, 1954 in Kansas City, Missouri, the Son of Betty (Etherton) Davis and the late William Elliott Davis.

He married Nancy Jane Gray June 23, 1984 in Waldorf, Maryland. They have 3 Children, John Elliott (Danielle) Davis, Andrew Davis and Kaitlin Davis. He has one Sister, Claudia Denise Davis of Nashville, Tennessee.

Tom graduated from the Naval Academy in 1976 as an electrical engineer and retired as a Commander in the U.S. Navy. While on active duty, he flew P-3's, C-130's and E 6's. After retiring from the Navy, he flew (as a pilot) for American Trans Air. At the time of his death, he worked for Wyle LABS as a government contractor.

He was an Eagle Scout (as were his two sons). During his service (as a scout) he received the coveted appointment to the "Order of the Arrow". Tom also served as Scout Master for Troop 1785.

He attended the Calvert County Church of Christ where he taught Bible classes and ministered from the pulpit.

According to Tom's wishes, he will be cremated and then entombed at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland on February 24, 2012, at 11:00 A.M.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the College Educational Fund for Andrew & Kaitlin Davis in c/o of John A. Gray, 24661 Blackistone Road, Hollywood, Maryland 20636.

Arrangements provided by Brinsfield Funeral Home.