Glenn Leo Davis

Glenn Leo Davis (1945-2025)

AVOCA – Glenn L. Davis passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 20, 2025
surrounded by his family.

Glenn was born on May 1, 1945 in Bath, NY to the late Leo F. and Elma L. (Olmstead) Davis. Besides his parents, he is also predeceased by his daughter-in-law, Shirley Davis.

Glenn worked at Mercury Aircraft in Hammondsport for 54 years as a Senior Draftsman and Engineer. As a longtime resident of the Village of Avoca, Glenn served for 20 years on the Village Board and as Mayor for 13 years. He was a member of The Avoca Volunteer Fire Department and The Avoca Volunteer Ambulance Corp. for over 50 years. He was a 32nd degree mason and served the Masonic Lodge as a Past Grand Master and Grand Steward with over 48 years of membership. He was also a member of the Scottish Rite of Corning.

In his younger years, Glenn was a member of the Avoca Rod and Gun Club and was a competition shooter. He also participated in drag racing and demolition derby at King’s Raceway. He belonged to camping and snowmobile clubs which he enjoyed with his family.

After his retirement Glenn was a proud member of “The Ramp Guys” and has served as coordinator since 2011. This ministry has built over 738 handicap ramps.

Glenn is survived by his wife, Linda (Partridge) Davis; sons Michael Davis of Savona, NY, Brian (Tammy) Davis of St. Cloud, FL; daughters Vickie (Tri) Phenix of Argyle, TX, and Tammy (Chad) Conrad of Spencerport, NY; 11 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.

Calling Hours will be 11am-1pm on Friday, September 26, 2025 at Avoca
Methodist Church followed by the funeral at 1pm. A brief graveside service will immediately follow the funeral and a Celebration of Life meal will be served at Avoca Methodist Church.

In lieu of flowers the family kindly requests donations be made to “The Ramp Guys” c/o Avoca Methodist Church, 8593 Jacobs Ladder Rd., Avoca, NY 14809.

Bishop & DeSanto Funeral Home, AVOCA, is honored to assist Glenn’s family with the arrangements.

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