St. Clair County Obits

GARY WAYNE DAVIS

St. Clair County Courier
Friday, 15 February 2008
Gary Wayne Davis was born April 1, 1955 in Clinton, to Donna Davis Houston and Eddy Davis. He passed away in Clinton on Jan. 24, 2008 after a year long battle with cancer.
Gary graduated from Osceola High School in 1973. He was self employed for some years, later working for
Union Pacific Railroad in Kansas City as a carman welder.
He was saved during a revival on April 1, 1973, baptized and a member of the First Baptist Church of
Osceola. Gary was a friend to all; always ready to lend a helping hand where needed.
Gary enjoyed fishing, mainly trotlining, taking his son snagging and his daughter crappie fishing.
Gary was united in marriage to Ty Ott on April 4, 1987. She was his faithful companion and best friend.
To this union, two children were born; Spenser and Tabitha which was his pride and joy. They were a very
caring, loving family.
Gary was preceded in death by his father and two half brothers.
He is survived by his wife and two children of the home, his mother and father-in-law, and his loving sister-in-law and brothers-in-law; a mother and stepdad, one half brother and one half sister. many nieces, nephews and a multitude of dedicated friends.
Services were held Monday, Jan. 28 at Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel. Officiated by Greg Mangum.
Music selections included "In the Garden" by Richard, Toni and Leslie Kiefer' "How Great Thou art" by Rob
Self and Mary Lu Hildebrand, accompanist and "Amazing Grace" by Johnny Leonhart.
Casketbearers were Richard Kiefer, Ronald Devine, Curtis Baxter, James Patroske, Cody Peery, Tim Byrne, Dave Chapman and Dale Roeder.
Interment was in the Doyal Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola.