After high school, Gerry attended the University of Miami, after which he joined the United States Navy, where he became a Naval Aviator and served as a Lieutenant on the P-3 Orion during the Vietnam War. He continued his aviation career with Pan American Airways in 1967 and flew for them for 24 years. Gerald retired from his flying career as a Captain with Delta Airlines. Gerald was a member of ALPA and the American Legion. He had a passion for aviation, building homes, his family and friends.
Gerald is survived by his high school sweetheart and wife of 55 years Sharon Casey Davis, his children Trent Davis, Martine Davis and Patrick Davis, sister Colleen Davis and brother Parke (Bud) Davis.
Services are scheduled for Monday April 22, 2019 at the South Florida National Cemetery 6501 S. State Road 7 Lake Worth, FL 33449 at 12:45 PM. A small reception will be held afterwards at the home of Martine Davis 7931 W. Lake Dr. Lake Clarke Shores, FL 33406. Funeral arrangements are being made through the Howard Quattlebaum Funeral, Cremation and Event Center.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.howard-pricefuneralhome.com for the Davis family.
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