Don Wayne Davis (Daddy Don) was called Home on January 5, 2024, due to complications from Covid at the age of 84.
Visitation: 5 – 7PM Tuesday, January 9 at the Lake Shore Funeral Home
Graveside Service: 1pm Wednesday, January 10 at the Johnsville Cemetery in Johnsville, Texas.
Don was born to Jess and Kathryn Davis on October 8, 1939, in Stephenville, Texas. On December 20, 1959, he married the love of his life, Patricia Wise (Patty Pat), in Rhome, Texas. Don and Patti moved to Waco, in 1970, where they raised their sons Mark and Dave. Don owned the Roto-Rooter franchise in Waco for 25 years before selling the business and retiring. Don loved coaching his boys in Lake Air Pee Wee football and Little League baseball. Don was a former Deacon at Crestview Church of Christ and President of the China Spring ISD School Board. Don thought the world of his family and once said, “I know I have been successful in life, just look at my family.”
Don is proceeded in death by his parents; brother, Bob; and son, Dave.
Left to carry on his legacy are his wife of 64 years, Patti; son, Mark Davis (wife Dedra); daughter-in-law, Marti Davis; granddaughters, Danni, Cameron, and Sydney Davis; grandsons, Zach Davis (wife Lindsey) and Alex Davis (wife Samantha); great-grandkids, Sawyer, Crawford, and Davey; and numerous nieces and nephews and cousins.
“There are no happy ending endings, only new beginnings. Our zest for life can only be overshadowed by the beauty of God’s tomorrow.” –Don Davis
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So sorry for your loss I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.God bless all of you.
DD I AM SO LUCKY TO HAVE KNOWN YOU … YOU WILL SURE BE MISSED
Daddy Don was truly an honorable man who never had a bad word to say about anyone. I was proud to know him and he will always be remembered fondly by everyone in my family. My most sincere condolences.