Carl J. Davis, 96 of Crystal River, Fla., died Friday, Oct. 12, 2012 at Seven Rivers Regional Medical Center in Crystal River. He was a native of Gladstone, Mich., and lived in Crystal River for the past 23 years. He was the son of the late Leslie John and Ruth (Thomas) Davis. He was preceded in death by his wife, Leone, and two brothers, Theodore J. and Leslie G. Davis. Carl was a World War II veteran, serving in the European Theater.Surviving are his daughter, Gayle (John) Finnegan; sister, Eileen Plant; brother, William (Maureen) Davis; several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. A private inurnment will take place at the Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell. Strickland Funeral Home with Crematory assisted the family with arrangements.