On Tuesday, January 17, 2012. Beloved husband of Eleanor G. Davis; father of Robert E. Davis (Ingrid), Anne D. Spratt (Ron) and Lynne D. Whitley (Jack). Also survived by grandchildren, Andrea Spratt, Allison Spratt Pearce, Christopher E. Davis, Riley L. Whitley, Blair W. Stout and Katy Davis. Relatives and friends are invited to call at the JOSEPH GAWLER'S SONS FUNERAL HOME, INC. 5130 Wisconsin Avenue N.W., Washington, DC 20016 on Friday, January 20, 2012 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Service to be announced. Private interment. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Oakhill Cemetery.