Jack E. Davis of Lower Idlewild Dr. New Castle passed away at 11:20 p.m. on Tuesday, January 10, 2012 in Golden Hill Nursing Home. He was 90.

Mr. Davis was born December 3, 1921 in DuBois, PA a son of Sam and Lillian Karnes Davis.

He was a 1938 graduate of Mt. Jackson High School.

Following high school, Jack enlisted in the United States Army. During World War II, Jack was a Fighter Pilot, flying the P51 Mustang. He was involved in the Air Offensive, Europe, Normandy, Northern France, and Germany Campaigns.

Jack retired from Bell Telephone Company after more than 30 years as a planning engineer.

Mr. Davis enjoyed crossword puzzles. Earlier in life, he enjoyed traveling with his wife.

His wife, Dorothy C. Campbell Davis, whom he married May 26, 1943, passed away October 5, 1999.

Jack is survived by, a daughter, Patricia and her husband David Robison of New Castle; 2 grandchildren, Lee and her husband Thomas Dockstader and Amanda Robison; a great grandson Duncan Dockstader.

Besides his parents and wife, Jack was preceded in death by a brother, Charles "Ed" Davis.

Jack always wanted to be remembered in life, not in death. Keeping with his wishes there will be no calling hours or funeral service. Cremation and arrangements are entrusted to the J. Bradley McGonigle Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. 111 W. Falls St. New Castle, PA 16101.

Friends may email condolences by visiting www.McGonigleFuneralHomeandCrematory.com.

Memorial Contributions can be made to the City Rescue Mission of New Castle, 319 S Croton Avenue, New Castle, PA 16101.