William J. Davies 1943-2025

Bill, as he was affectionately known, was born Oct. 10, 1943, in Boardman, to the late Sydney and Gwendolyn May Davies. He was a 1961 graduate of Boardman High School and a lifelong resident of the Boardman area.

He joined the U.S. Army in 1965 and later transferred to the U.S. Air Force, where he received an honorable discharge in 1970. Upon leaving the service, he worked for Pacific Finance for several years, then joined Remington Rand as a technician. When General Motors opened the Lordstown plant, Bill decided to seek employment with GM and retired as supervisor of engineering specifications after more than 25 years of service.

Bill and his wife, Martha “Mickey” Cowher Davies, had one child, Heather Michelle Davies, to whom he devoted his entire life. Heather was a sweet, fun-loving and special girl, and loved by not only her family, but by everyone who knew her. Bill provided care for Heather and ensured that she was able to graduate from Boardman High School. Heather joined her Lord in January 2024.

Bill was known by all as a kind, soft-spoken and personable man. He was an avid fan of the Cleveland Indians, Cleveland Browns and Ohio State Buckeyes.

For several years prior to his passing, Bill resided at Shepherd of the Valley.

Bill was the youngest member of a great line of seven siblings, one sister and six brothers. Bill was greeted in Heaven by his sister, Audrey Davies Fountain, and brothers William Vaughan, Kenneth Davies, James Davies and Richard Davies. He is survived by his sibling, Douglas Davies.

In addition to Doug, Bill leaves many beloved nieces and nephews, including Billy (Mary Ellen) Vaughan, Mary (Bill) Vaughan Cadman, Richard (Catherine) Vaughan, Beth (Tom) Blews, Anne Davies (Bob McDowall), Martha (Mike) England, David (Cassandra) Davies, Bruce (Alison) Davies, Melanie (Jeff) Davies, Tammy Davies, Kevin (Melody) Davies and Kendra Davies, together with other extended family members and close friends.

Family and friends may gather to pay respects 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025, at Martin Luther Lutheran Church, 420 Clearmount Drive, Youngstown, where a service will take place at 11 a.m.

Interment will follow in Green Haven Memorial Gardens in Canfield.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Kinnick Funeral Home in Youngstown.

Visit kinnickfuneralhome.com to send condolences to Bill’s family.

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