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Leroy Davis, Sr., age 80 of 2130 Harrison St., formerly of 913 Oak, died Friday, October 13, 2006 at 4:05 a. m. in Good Samaritan Home.He was born April 15, 1926 in Taylor, Missouri the son of Oliver and Elizabeth "Bessie" Hoke Davis. On October 25, 1947 he married Marion C. Bryant in Taylor, Missouri. She preceded him in death on May 26, 2006Mr. Davis served 2 years in the U.S. Navy from 1944 to 1946 during World War II. He farmed for Noel Smith in Taylor, MO and in the Palmyra bottoms for several years. He then worked as a machinist for 22 years for ABC and E. L. Smith and Sons. Mr. Davis then was a carpenter for Ruffcorn Construction and also worked as an independent contractor until his retirement in 1984. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and playing cards.Survivors include five sons: Leroy Davis, Jr. and his wife, Alice; Michael Roy Davis; Larry Andrew Davis and his wife, Brenda; Gerald Lee Davis; Roger Kenneth Davis and his wife, Laura, all of of Quincy; 15 grandchildren;11 great-grandchildren; two sisters Martha Burgtorf and Wanda Bradfield, both of Quincy; and a brother Donald Davis and his wife Nancy of Durham, MO; 2 sisters-in-law, Rita Davis and Billie Jean Brocksieck. He was preceded in death by his wife, a granddaughter Gabriel Davis in infancy, his parents, 2 brothers Kenneth and Oliver "Pearl" Davis and 3 sisters Lily Spratt, Violet Foltz and Neva Bradfield and a brother and sister in infancy.Services will be Tuesday, October 17, 2006, at 11:00 a.m. in Hansen-Spear Funeral Home with Chaplain Steve Disseler officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday, October 17, 10 - 11 a.m.. Burial will be in Greenmount Cemetery. Memorials made to Harmony Meadows at Good Samaritan Home or the charity of the donor's choice in his name would be appreciated. |
