DANNY A. DAVIS, age 71, of Covington, passed away on Saturday, October 8, 2016 at Upper Valley Medical Center in Troy following a brief illness.  He was born on February 21, 1945 in Troy to the late George and Josephine (Swigart) Davis.  On March 14, 1964, he married Linda Beard.  She survives.

In addition to his wife, Linda, Danny is survived by three children: Craig (Cheryl) Davis of Stillwater, OK, Christopher (Sharon) Davis of Union, KY and Beth (Doug) Wical of South Charleston, OH; grandchildren: Brittany, Sara and Emily Wical and Willow, India, Anneliese and Charlotte Davis; brothers: Eugene (Shirley) Davis of Conover, OH and William (Lois) Davis of Casstown, OH; brother-in-law: Terry (Nancy) Beard of Troy, OH and Leroy Snipes of Christiansburg, OH; sister-in-law: Miriam Davis of Piqua, OH; and aunt: Margaret Batdorf of Troy, OH.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother: Robert Davis; and one sister: Evelyn Snipes.

Danny was a 1963 graduate of Miami East High School and a 1976 graduate of Wright State University.  He retired from Microtek Laboratory in Dayton as a chemist.

A Celebration Gathering will be held from 5:00 – 8:00 PM on Friday, October 14, 2016 at Baird Funeral Home in Troy.  Burial will be in Casstown Cemetery at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Tallgrass Prairie Preserve, 15316 County Road 4201, Pawhuska, OK 74056 or Charity of Donor's Choice.  Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.bairdfuneralhome.com.