Charles Samuel Davis Jr.

Charles Samuel Davis Jr, better known as Chuck Davis to all of those who loved him, left his earthly family to be with his Heavenly Father on Sunday January 12, 2025. Chuck left a legacy of humor and wit that will forever be unmatched. He was born in Port Jervis, NY on October 25, 1945 to a United Airlines pilot and a stay at home mother. His love for flying started at an early age and he was piloting planes as soon as he had the opportunity, having been licensed to fly before he could drive. After high school, he was drafted into the Air Force and always spoke fondly of his memories while being stationed in Turkey. He met his beautiful bride in Baltimore, MD and they married in 1977. After a series of odd jobs, his golden voice was noticed and he began work at a radio station in Waterbury, Connecticut, which began an exciting career in the radio industry. He worked at the local station in Manassas, VA, WPRW before joining the famed top 40’s DC radio station, WKYS 93.9FM in the 1980’s where he hosted the mid-day show, sandwiched between Donnie Simpson and Candy Shannon. After many years he bounced over to the top country music station, WMZQ 98.7FM. Also during that time, he had many start-ups on his farm in Nokesville, VA using his beloved Piper J3 Cub or Citabria. One endeavor involved disposing cremated remains out of his airplane, which did not last long. He then started towing banners all throughout the Northern Virginia and DC area. He had a special remembrance for flying banners over Redskins games at RFK. He eventually stopped hosting radio shows, but stayed in the industry piloting the aircraft that carried traffic reporters, who always had something to report when it came to DC traffic snarls. Soon after he combined both piloting the aircraft and reporting the traffic. No one knew those roads better. After suffering a stroke in 2006, his health started to decline. He and his wife had to say goodbye to their small farm in Nokesville and move closer to family in Old Town Manassas, which changed everything. Chuck’s life quickly brightened up as he was never short of a visitor to laugh and drink with. He regularly held happy hours at his house for all his buddies, but had one that would show up, rain or shine, almost daily – his best friend and son-in-law, Mitch Reddington. He traveled every summer to his favorite place, Ocean City, MD. He loved living downtown at the inlet - bouncing from MR Ducks to Harbor Inn, and eating as many oysters as humanly possible. He was a tremendous light to anyone who knew him. He could start a lively conversation with any stranger. His laughter was contagious and his jokes, while usually inappropriate, were hysterical. He never complained and never got angry. Chuck is preceded in death by his parents, Charles Samuel Davis and Virginia Decker Davis. He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Lilia “Lily” Davis, his only daughter, Simone Reddington, his dedicated and loyal son-in-law, Mitch Reddington and his beautiful granddaughters, Hailey and Piper Reddington.

Charles Samuel Davis Jr.

October 25, 1945 - January 12, 2025