Norman Arnold Davis

Middletown....Norman Arnold Davis, 85, resident of Middletown, passed away February 8, 2017 at St. Vincent Regional Hospital in Anderson.He was born September 11, 1931, in Anderson, the son of Thomas and Florence Ellingwood Davis.He was a graduate of Anderson High School and received a BA in Physics from Ball State University.He had been chief engineer for ignitions at General Motors and patented the HEI Distributor.He was a US Army veteran serving as 2nd Lt, 40th Division of ordinance during the Korean Conflict including the Battles of the Punchbowl and was a member of the Middletown Lions Club.He and his wife had started several churches in the area with the Church of God and later in life attended the Middletown Church of the Nazarene.Surviving are 4 sons: Terry (Pauline) of Carmel, Steven (Debbie) of Centerville, Douglas (Dawn) of Middletown and Scott (Joanie) of Kettering, Ohio, 7 grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his wife: Jeweldene, parents, and a sister: Beverly Raper.A Celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, February 18, 2017 at 2:00 Pm at Ballard and Sons Funeral Home, 118 South 5th, Middletown.Friends may call from 11:00 am until the time of the service on Saturday.Memorials may be made to the Disabled American Veterans.Online Guestbook is avaialble at: www.ballardandsons.comThe Ballard family is honord to celebrate the life of Norman with family and friends. SERVICES Visitation Saturday, February 18, 201711:00 AM - 2:00 PM Ballard and Sons, Middletown 118 South 5th Middletown, Indiana Celebration of Life Service Saturday, February 18, 20172:00 PM Ballard and Sons, Middletown 118 South 5th Middletown, Indiana