William Sidney Davis, 85, of Raleigh died May 11. Graveside service was May 14 at Montlawn Memorial Park with military honors.

He was born Oct. 28, 1922, in Wake County, son of the late Harvey Davis and Helen Cooley Davis. He was a truck mechanic with Sanders Ford for 30 years and Cross Poultry for 10 years. He served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II and was a member of the 737 Tank Battalion. With this service, he was awarded the Bronze Star for bravery. He was a member of Trinity Presbyterian Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Clarence, Vayden, Melvin and Ernest; and sister, Erma D. Owens.

Surviving: wife, Maurine Taylor Davis; daughters, Jo Ann Davis Boyette and husband Bruce of Raleigh, Jean Davis Barham of Raleigh; grandchildren, Kristie B. Austin and husband Chris, Dana B. Haithcock and husband Chuck. Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Presbyterian Church, 3120 New Hope Road, Raleigh 27604.

Arrangements by L. Harold Poole Funeral Service and Crematory, Knightdale.