Kenneth Lee Davis Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Kenneth Lee Davis, age 83, of Garland, TX, former longtime resident of Albuquerque, NM, passed away peacefully at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 7, 2020, in the Winter Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Garland, TX. He was born on Thursday, August 6, 1936, at home in Pulley’s Mill located north of Goreville, IL, the son of Willard Glenn and Edna Mae (Rodgers) Davis. Kenneth attended grade school at Meneese Grade School located near his home. He attended high school in Marion, IL and was a graduate of Marion High School Class of 1954. He continued his education by attending Pentecostal Bible Institute in Tupelo, MS graduating in 1957. He was previously united in marriage to Rosella Shatto in Albuquerque, NM, and together they shared over 53 years of marriage. Kenneth’s working career took him to New Mexico immediately following Bible College where he was employed for 14 years at the Albuquerque National Bank. He then moved on to become the manager of Cloth World on the famous Lover’s Lane in Dallas, TX. Toward the end of his working career he worked for many years for the J.C. Penny Department Store of Garland as the hardware department manager until his retirement. He was of the Apostolic Faith attending North Cities United Pentecostal Church in Garland, TX until his health declined. In his spare time, he enjoyed antiquing, needlework and quilting giving quilts as gifts to many. He was an avid reader and loved listening to gospel music and attending gospel concerts. He most thoroughly enjoyed encouraging and celebrating others through personally written and spoken words. He will be remembered as a man of strong Christian faith and a generous giver. He was fun loving and enjoyed spending time with family reminiscing about the past. When he was part of a group there was always plenty of fun, food and laughter shared. The many memories that have been created will now be cherished by those he leaves behind. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Rodger K. and Kristie Davis of Richardson, TX; daughter and son-in-law, Twyla and Dan Barth of Oklahoma City, OK, several grandchildren and great grandchildren; two sisters, Linda Rice of Marion, IL and Lois Propes and her husband, Roger of rural Carbondale, IL, several nieces and nephews, other extended family and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; infant daughter, Karyla Davis and brother, Jerry Davis. Arrangements have been entrusted to Wilson-McReynolds Funeral Home, 900 N. Court St., Marion, IL. The graveside committal service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 24, 2020, in Cana Cemetery, located north of Goreville, IL with Sister Martha Rodgers presiding. Also participating in the service will be family members Lois Propes, Laurie Chapman and Debbie Abbott. Those wishing to attend the committal service should gather at the cemetery prior to 11:00 a.m. For those who wish, memorial contributions may be made to “Cana Cemetery”. Memorial contributions may be mailed to the Wilson-McReynolds Funeral Home, 900 North Court St., Marion, IL 62959. For additional information call the funeral home at 618-993-2131.

Kenneth Lee Davis

August 6, 1936 - April 7, 2020