Harold Allen Davis

Harold Allen Davis, 92 years old, was preceded in death by his wife, Sally, and his sister Helen Kotz. He is survived by daughter Patricia (Jim) Macdonald, daughter Laurie Kinzer (Gary Browning), 5 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and a nephew. 

Allen was born to Harold and Grace Davis in Kingston, Pennsylvania and grew up in Wyoming, Pennsylvania. He participated in the Wyoming Methodist Church youth groups, the high school band, and played basketball. Following graduation he attended aircraft technical school in New York City. Upon completion of his program, Allen married his wife of 67 years Sally Miller of Frostburg, Maryland. He went to work for the Martin Company in Baltimore, Maryland and they moved to Towson, Maryland. During his tenure with Martin, Allen worked as a draftsman, among other responsibilities. He designed and drafted parts for the Gemini space capsules. Later, he contributed to the design and installation of the fuel delivery system from the storage tanks to the rockets on the launch pad at Cape Canaveral. Allen and Sally also welcomed daughters Patricia and Laurie to their family during their time in Baltimore. 

Allen completed his Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Johns Hopkins University in 1970. Soon after, he moved with his family to Littleton, Colorado where he joined the Aerospace Division of Martin Marietta. In addition to his long career in aerospace, he also spent time away from work designing and constructing an experimental aircraft with a team of fellow engineers, acquired his Hot Air Balloon pilot license, and owned his own balloon. He and Sally participated in ballooning events around the country. He retired from Lockheed Martin as a Contracts Administrator. 

Allen and Sally retired to Loveland, Colorado where they lived for most of their remaining years. Together they enjoyed hot air ballooning events, traveling around the United States, enjoying time and many events with their grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and participating in activities in their community. 

Services for Allen were held on January 6th at Horan & McConaty in Lakewood followed by placement at Littleton Cemetery for his final resting place.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Alzheimer's Association at: https://www.alz.org/