WASHINGTON — George Everett Davis Jr. 88, died peacefully Aug. 29, 2015, in Augusta.

George was born Sept. 1, 1926, to George E. Davis Sr. and Esther A Von Wormer in Mansfield, Mass.

George grew up in the Foxboro area and graduated from its local High school. After high school, George entered the U.S. Army during World War II and he also served in the Korean War. George received the rank of artillery sergeant ( E-7) along with an honorable discharge in 1952. George then met the love of his life, Marilyn Akers, and they were married in Southbury, Conn., in 1968. After living in Foxboro, George moved to Marston Mills, located in Cape Cod, Mass,.

George entered the work force being employed by New York Railroad for 10 years fixing the motors on the trains. He later worked for Pitney Bowes for a period of 25 years as a tool and die engineer. Never wanting to be idle, George moved to Mercer, Maine, in 1973 and decided he would try his hand at farming. He then moved to Jefferson and later to Washington.

He loved his cows along with his show and quarter horses.

George was a member of the National Rifle Association and was always a hard-working, honest man who loved his military life, hunting, fishing and everything outdoors.

George was predeceased by his parents; his brothers, Stanley and Norman; along with a daughter, Cindy Lou Davis.

He is survived by his loving wife, Marilyn Davis of Washington; his sons, Glenn Davis of Danbury, Conn., Ray Davis of Washington, Todd Davis of Virginia and Scott Davis of Washington; his daughters, Pinky Lynn Davis of Hartford, Conn., and Sherrie Davis of Union; his brother, Wayne "Butch" Davis of Vermont; his sister, Ethelyn Miller of Florida; as well as seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

A graveside service to honor George will be held Sept. 8 at noon at the Maine Veterans Cemetery, 163 Mt. Vernon Road in Augusta.

To extend online condolences, light a candle for George, or to share a story or picture, visit their Book of Memories at hallfuneralhomes.com.

Arrangements are entrusted to Hall's of Waldoboro, 949 Main St. in Waldoboro.