US Navy Chief Boatswain Mate retiree, Mr. Francis L. Davis (Frank) of California MD passed away on 28 Dec 2006 with his family at his side. Frank was 67. He is survived by his wife Ms. Marguerite Davis (Margie), and three children John, Kellie and Kathy Davis.

Frank is a 30 year naval veteran, retiring after 22 years active military and 8 years inactive reserves. Frank graduated from the Navy Training Center, Great Lakes, IL. on 20 Jan 1958. He served his country during the Vietnam War and was in the thick of Cuban Missile Crisis performing radar surveillance when President Kennedy imposed a naval blockade on Cuba. Frank also served on the Navy's last icebreaker USS ATKA (AGB-3) completing two tours to Antarctica for Operation Deep Freeze, the government's scientific program at the bottom of the world. He is one of the few to visit both the North and South poles. In addition to his esteemed naval career, Frank worked as a state employee at the Leonardtown Maryland State Police Barracks as the maintenance technician, retiring after 10 years of dedicated service.

Formally from Washington, D.C., Frank is the son of the late Mary Louise Davis and the late Grover P. Davis, brother of the late Constance Dunn and Carol Davis. Frank and Margie Kelly married on July 15, 1962 and celebrated their 44th wedding anniversary this past year. Their marriage was a strong, loving union that produced a son and two daughters.

Frank touched the lives of many as a result of his 10 year involvement with little league, football referee, basketball scorekeeper, along with church and other community activities. A dedicated family man, a loving husband and father, Frank enjoyed the time spent with his family to the utmost. An avid fisherman, he was most happy with a pole in his hand exploring the tri-county area's fresh and salt water ways.

Frank enjoyed life to the fullest and will be deeply missed by his family and friends. A Mass of Christian Burial was conducted at St. John's Catholic Church, Hollywood MD. Rev. Eamon Dignan residing, interment prayers and burial was at St. John's Cemetery.

Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider a donation to St. Mary's County Hospice.