LAWRENCE - Joseph DeWitt Davis, 89, of Lawrenceville, passed away peacefully at home on Jan. 15, 2013, with his wife and daughter by his side.Born in New Orleans, La. he grew up in Beaumont, Texas. He attended the University of Santa Clara and Notre Dame University. He served his country proudly in the U.S. Army's infantry division during World War II. He retired from Transco Pipeline Corp. in 1986. He had lived in the Princeton area for many years until moving to Lawrenceville in 2006. He will be fondly remembered as a beloved husband, father and grandfather. He had a great sense of humor, a kind heart, wonderful singing voice and was a member of St. Paul and St. Ann's parishes. Son of the late Agnes and Moses Davis, he is survived by his devoted wife of 39 years, Michele Davis; daughter, Amy Davis and son-in-law John Boccanfuso; grandchildren, Jack and Olivia Boccanfuso; sister and brother-in-law, Cindy and Larry Clausen; sister-in-law, Pamela Furfey; special cousin Robert Knight and several nieces and friends. A viewing will take place on Thursday, Jan. 17, at Kimble Funeral Home, 1 Hamilton Ave., Princeton, from 6 to 8 p.m. A Catholic Mass will be celebrated at St. Paul Roman Catholic Church, 214 Nassau St, Princeton, on Friday, Jan. 18, at 9:30 a.m. Burial will follow at Princeton Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Joe's memory may be made to Princeton Hospice, 208 Bunn Dr., Princeton, NJ 08540. Extend condolences at TheKimbleFuneralHome.com.