Obituary for Douglas Robert Davis Douglas R. Davis died unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 18, 2018. Doug was a lifelong resident of Zanesville, Ohio. He was born January 25, 1962.
He is survived by his wife of over 29 years, Teresa (Ellwood) Davis; sons, Austin and Brandon Davis; mother and father Pauline and Ron Davis; sisters Rhonda McGee (Rich) and Erin Roush (Bill); nieces, nephews and numerous close friends. He was proceeded in death by is close personal friend Arno Price. He loved life, an occasional ride on his Harley, working on his farm, traveling with his wife and friends, but most of all he adored his boys.
Some people just know what they want to be when they grow up. Doug did; he wanted to be an engineer. He was a 1980 graduate of Bishop Rosecrans High School and a 1988 graduate of Ohio State University where he received a degree in Civil Engineering.
Doug went on to achieve an Ohio Professional Engineers License in 1992 and then an Ohio Professional Surveyors License four years later. In 2004 he was elected to the office of Muskingum County Engineer for which he has served the past thirteen years. During his tenure in office he fought tirelessly to obtain grants and funding from various state and federal agencies to benefit the residents of Muskingum County.
You could find Doug testifying in front of the Ohio State Senate or traveling to Washington D.C. to discuss the demands of our failing infrastructure. Doug’s efforts to improve and innovate construction methods bought him national recognition. Most recently Doug received the Innovation Award from the National Steel Bridge Alliance for the new steel tub girder bridge in Muskingum County.
Doug started his career in the coalmines of southeastern Ohio. During college he participated in a co-op with AEP, Central Ohio Coal. After graduation he became a construction engineer for the Ohio Department of Transportation.
In 1995 Doug went to work for Sidwell Brothers Construction, where he worked for Rod Sidwell. A man Doug admired and often quoted throughout his life. After leaving Sidwells, Doug owned and operated his own engineering firm.
Recently Doug served as an Adjunct Professor at Ohio University in Athens and Zane State College, where he taught and developed classes in Engineering, Surveying and Construction Management. Doug’s commitment and dedication to his community and profession was evident by his service in numerous organizations and boards throughout his life. Here are a few: Ohio’s Research Initiative for Locals, County Engineers Association Of Ohio (past President), The Ohio State Civil Engineers Alumni Association (past President), American Society of Civil Engineers, Professional Land Surveyors of Ohio, National Association of Counties, The National Steel Bridge Alliance, The Knights of Columbus, Masonic La Fayette Lodge #79, Amrou Grotto #45, The Bishop Rosecrans Foundation (past President) and The Zanesville Ducks Unlimited.
We were incredibly blessed to have this larger than life, tenacious, and devoted man as part of our lives. His passion and love for his family, friends, and his profession were evident in all facets of his life. Doug’s passing leaves a 6 foot 6 inch size hole in our hearts and in the community he served.
Friends may call from 4 PM to 8 PM on Monday, April 23, 2018 at the Hillis, Combs & Nestor Funeral Home, 935 Forest Avenue, Zanesville, where the Lafayette Masonic Lodge #79 will conduct Masonic Funeral Rites at 4 PM and the Amrou Grotto #45 conducting funeral services at 4:15 PM. A remembrance celebration will take place at 9:30 AM, on Tuesday April 24, 2018 at the funeral home where memories will be shared of Doug’s life, with a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10:30 AM at St. Nicholas Catholic Church, 925 East Main St., Zanesville, with Father Martin Ralko as celebrant. A bereavement dinner will follow after Mass for family and friends.
To sign the online register book or to send a personal condolence note please visit www. hilliscombsnestor.com. We ask that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Bishop Rosecrans General fund or to the Special Olympics through La Fayette Lodge #79 in Doug’s name.
To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Douglas Robert Davis please visit our Sympathy Store. Previous Events Masonic Services , APR 23. 04:00 PM Hillis,Combs & Nestor Funeral Home 935 Forest Ave Zanesville, OH, US, 43701 directors@hilliscombsnestor.com www.
hilliscombsnestor.com Visitation , APR 23. 04:00 PM – 08:00 PM Hillis,Combs & Nestor Funeral Home 935 Forest Ave Zanesville, OH, US, 43701 directors@hilliscombsnestor.com www. hilliscombsnestor.com celebration of life , APR 24.
09:30 AM Hillis,Combs & Nestor Funeral Home 935 Forest Ave Zanesville, OH, US, 43701 directors@hilliscombsnestor.com www. hilliscombsnestor.com Mass of Christian Burial , APR 24.
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