OBIT: Earnest "Ernie" Lee Davis, 64, of 503 Beall St., Cumberland, died Friday, Jan. 14, 2000, at his residence.
Born on Nov. 25, 1935, in Oldtown, he was the son of the late Earnest Davis and Clysta (Shaw) Davis Piper. He was also preceded in death by five daughters; two brothers, James Davis, Kenny Davis; and a sister, Erma Lee Yonker.
Mr. Davis was retired from the U.S. Army after 20 years of service. He was also retired from CSX as a machinist, he was a life member of the Henry Hart Post 1411 VFW, and the Outdoor Club. He was a member of the V.V.A. Chapter 172 and the American Legion Post 13.
He served two tours in Vietnam and was awarded the Vietnam Campaign Metal, Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm, Bronze Star with Oakleaf Cluster. He also served in Korea and Germany. Area Volkswagen enthusiasts and his friends with remember him for his passion for the Volkswagen, hence, "The Bugman."
Surviving are a wife, Annie (Horwath) Davis, a friend and sidekick of 44 years, Cumberland; his loving daughter, Debbie Treadwell and husband, John, Short Gap, W.Va.; two brothers, Thomas Davis and wife, Jean, Corriganville, Harold "Wes" Davis and wife, Barbara, Oldtown; four sisters, Mary Fochtman and husband, Clyde, Hyndman, Pa., Frances Shanholtzer, Short Gap, Jean Adams, Short Gap, Jane Stonestreet and husband, George, Flintstone; three wonderful grandchildren, Danielle, Patrick, and Michelle Treadwell, of Short Gap; several nieces, nephews, and a special friend, Steve DuVall and wife, Gloria, Cresaptown.
Mr. Davis requested that he be cremated at the Cumberland Crematory and his ashes be buried with his daughters at Davis Memorial Park. The Merritt-Adams Funeral Home, P.A., 404 Decatur St., Cumberland, is in charge of arrangements.
Friends will be received at the Merritt-Adams Funeral Home, P.A., on Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m.
A memorial service will be held on Tuesday at 8 p.m. by Diane Smith. A military service will follow the memorial service.

1. 2. Deborah DAVIS   b. Cumberland, , Maryland.
2. 3. Shelly DAVIS   b. Cumberland, , Maryland.

RESIDENCE: Short Gap, WV.

1. 4. Danielle TREADWELL  
2. 5. Patrick TREADWELL  
3. 6. Michelle TREADWELL  

Cystic Fibrosis.