Joseph DeWitt Davis, 89, of Lawrenceville, NJ passed away peacefully at home on January 15, 2013 with his wife and daughter by his side.

Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, he grew up in Beaumont, Texas. He attended the University of Santa Clara and Notre Dame University. He served his country proudly in the Army's infantry division during World War II. He retired from Transco Pipeline Corp. in 1986. He lived in the Princeton area for many years until moving to Lawrenceville in 2006. He will be fondly remembered as a beloved husband, father and grandfather. He had a great sense of humor, a kind heart, wonderful singing voice and was a member of St. Paul and St. Ann's parishes.

Son of the late Agnes and Moses Davis, he is survived by his devoted wife of 39 years, Michele Davis; daughter Amy Davis and son-in-law John Boccanfuso; grandchildren, Jack and Olivia Boccanfuso; sister and brother-in-law, Cindy and Larry Clausen; sister-in-law Pamela Furfey, special cousin Robert Knight and several nieces and friends.

A viewing will take place on Thursday, January 17, 2013, at Kimble Funeral Home, 1 Hamilton Avenue, Princeton, NJ from 6-8 p.m. A Catholic mass will take place at St. Paul Roman Catholic Church, 214 Nassau St, Princeton, NJ on Friday, January 18, 2013 at 9:30 a.m. Burial will follow at Princeton Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Joe's memory may be made to Princeton Hospice, 208 Bunn Dr, Princeton, NJ 08540.