Frederick Weller Davis

After a heroic and brave battle with pancreatic cancer, Frederick Weller Davis was peacefully called home on November 14, 2022. His wife Diane was at his side, along with his brother Mark and his son Brian, in St. Augustine, Florida. Fred began his earthly journey in Washington, DC in June of 1944. He is survived by his wife Diane, son Kevin Boyd (Amy) of Pittsburgh, PA; daughter Kelly de Jongh (Deon) of Okayama, Japan; son Brian Boyd of Oxon Hill, MD; grandchildren Nathaniel Boyd, Abigail Boyd, Zoe Boyd, and Tamiko de Jongh; brother Jack Davis (Rosemary); sister Marilyn Coolidge (Jack); brother Mark Davis (Louise/Peach); and well-loved nieces and nephews. Fred was predeceased by his parents Claire and John Davis, granddaughter MiKayla, and sister-in-law Patricia. Fred graduated from The Priory (now known as St. Anselm’s Abbey) in Washington, DC and obtained his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees with a major in Real Estate from the American University in Washington, DC. His dissertation was published in The Appraisal Journal. Fred was a licensed Real Estate Broker in Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia. One of his many achievements was that he was recognized by the Veteran’s Administration for being one of the three original property managers for the Veterans Administration’s foreclosed properties in the Washington DC metropolitan area, where he was in charge of approximately two hundred properties at any one time. Fred was Broker and president of Weller-Davis Inc. Real Estate and Swan Point Inc. Real Estate. He was selected by US Steel Corporation to be the original sales manager and marketing director for the Swan Point golf and waterfront community in Charles County, Maryland, where he was noted for his contributions to the covenants and restrictions that have made the community one of the most desirable in Southern Maryland. He has been known as the historian for the development and growth of the Swan Point community where he had lived for many years. Fred loved fishing and was proud of the 400-pound blue marlin he caught off Lanai, Hawaii. His pastimes included his love of history, classical music, and investments. Fred was one of the founding brothers of the Holy Ghost Council 11484 Knights of Columbus and served as Grand Knight for three terms, as well as serving the organization in various other positions. He was a member of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulcher of Jerusalem, and it was through this organization that Fred and Diane went on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land – this was a life-changing experience for Fred and one of the highlights of his earthly journey. Fred was a past member of the Board of Directors of the Congressional Cemetery in Washington, DC for 23 years as well as treasurer of this organization; a past member of the Board of Directors of the Crescent Cities Jaycees Foundation; past member of the Board of Directors of the Crescent Cities Charities; and past member of the Board of Directors of the Swan Point Citizens Association. In addition, he held various additional offices within these and other organizations. Services will be held at Holy Ghost Church in Issue, Maryland on Saturday, December 3rd. Visitation will be at the church from 10:00 AM to noon, with mass beginning at noon. Interment will follow at the Holy Ghost Church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Holy Ghost Council 11484 of the Knights of Columbus at PO Box 93, Newburg, Maryland 20664.

Frederick Weller Davis

June 6, 1944 - November 14, 2022