Carl Waldo Davis, son of Charles and Blanche Davis, was born in Henry county, Harrison township, on May 25, 1915, and passed away, April 24, 1941, at the age of 25 years, 10 months and 30 days. His father preceded him in death 21 years ago.

He leaves to mourn his mother, his step-father, and four sisters, Mrs. Lulu Shock of Defiance, Mildred Davis of Washington, D. C., Mrs. Dan Massey and Mrs. Lola Spiess of Liberty Center, and a host of friends and relatives.

Carl was a graduate of the Liberty Center high school with the class of 1933. He was baptized into the Seventh Day Adventist Church on July 5, 1930. It was near Pittsburgh, Pa., where the tragic accident took place in which his life was instantly extinguished. His departure from this life has been a shock not only to his family but to his friends as well. Yet, there is the consoling thought that he believed in Jesus Christ and was of the firm conviction that on the morning of the resurrection, the dead in Christ will first to be clothed in the eternal bloom of youth.

Newspaper Article:

Trailer Load Against Cab Kills Carl Davis

Carl Davis, 25, of Liberty Center, was instantly killed when the truck he was driving crashed into the rear end of another parked truck near Sewickley, Pa., on Thursday, April 24.

His death resulted from being crushed when the load on the trailer of the semi-type truck he was driving came forward in the crash and crumpled the cab, crushing him between the seat and the wheel. He was driving for Clifford Zook, Napoleon truck operator, at the time of the accident.

According to reports from the scene, the other truck figuring in the accident was parked along thc highway without lights, and Mr. Davis evidently failed to see it in time. He crashed into the rear of the other truck and was killed when the cab smashed.

The accident occurred on the recently completed Pennsylvania Turnpike, which was described at its opening as the straightest, safest highway in the world. The crash happened near the-west end of the road, Scwickly being located near Pittsburgh.

Mr. Davis had been driving transport trucks for some time, and was considered a veteran at the business. Ha had formerly driven his own truck, hauling produce from local farms to market.

A lifelong resident of this community, he was a graduate of Liberty Center high school in 1933. He was an outstanding football player in high school. Funeral services were held from the Adventist church on Sunday afternoon, April 27.

He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Charles Heft, and four sisters, Mrs. Clyde Spiess and Mrs. Ben Massey, of this place; Mrs. Bernard Shock of Defiance, and Miss Mildred Davis of Washington, D.C.