Bill Davis

Bill Davis, 70, of Dewey, died suddenly Saturday in Bartlesville. William Davis was born the son of Randolph and Wilma June (Tresler) Davis on December 19, 1947, in Independence, KS. Though Bill’s early days were not well documented we know his father was a pastor and Bill accepted Jesus as his personal Savior at a young age and throughout his life volunteered his talents at church. Bill graduated from Marlow High School in 1966 where he recently took a trip back to reconnect with friends at his 50th class reunion. On June 5, 1982, Bill was united in marriage with Ruby Marie, and they enjoyed 36 years of loving marriage. Bill worked as a custodian most of his life and was forced to retire early due to his bad knee. Bill’s passions in life centered on the Lord. Ruby, a close second, received all of his attention. Together, they enjoyed short road trips to visit family and were homebodies in recent years watching his favorite football teams OU and the Dallas Cowboys. Bill filled his free time by serving others: Bill mowed the church lawn, his neighbors’ lawns and others who couldn’t do it for themselves - most of the yard work he did out of kindness. He worked in Ruby’s garden and after his knee replacement when he could no longer mow his own yard, Bill would give careful instructions to his grandson on how it should be done. Bill loved his church family at First Baptist Church of Dewey and faithfully doing all his church duties. He had a special door he watched where he could greet visitors and friends and his main duty of ringing the bell, which he looked forward to. His kind heart and generous spirit shined through in all he did. Bill is survived by his loving wife Ruby of the home; four stepchildren, Connie Finn and Leonard of Tahlequah, Kat Catalona of Tahlequah, Jackie Weaver of Vera, and Joyce Griggs of Bartlesville; and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents and one step son JD Blevins. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 10-8 at the Davis Family Funeral Home - Dewey Chapel. Graveside services will be held 10 a.m. on Friday, September 7, at the Dewey Cemetery, with Pastor Mark Wright officiating. Services are under the direction of Carter Davis and the Davis Family Funeral Home – Dewey Chapel. Online condolences and remembrances may be shared at www.DavisFamilyFuneralHome.com.

Bill Davis

December 19, 1947 - September 1, 2018