Friday, December 16, 2016

Obituary - Keith K. Davis

Keith K. Davis
Keith K. Davis, 88, Nevada, MO departed this life on Thursday, December 15, 2016 at Freeman West Hospital in Joplin, MO. Keith was born August 21, 1928 in Stonington, CO to John William and Etta Grace (Redman) Davis.

Keith lived in Colorado while growing up. When Keith was a young man he served in the United States Army during the Korean War and was stationed there for two years. Upon his return from Korea he attended Adams State University in Alamosa, CO where he graduated Magna Cum Laude. Following college Keith spent two years teaching English abroad, one year in Manchester, England and one year in Ankara, Turkey. At that time Keith returned to the states and was recruited to teach school at Los Alamos, New Mexico for 20 years. He retired from early from teaching at the age of 50 and moved to Missouri to reside on the farm he had purchased. Keith raised Limousine cattle in Vernon County for the next 30 years. He enjoyed taking care of his land and his cattle.

During his life Keith traveled to Jerusalem to visit the Wailing Wall, climbed the Pyramids in Egypt, and traveled Europe extensively. Keith was a history buff, loved politics, and was a staunch Republican. He was a voracious reader, enjoyed doing crossword puzzles, and was a loyal blood donor. Keith was known by his family as “Uncle Tuff”.

Survivors include one sister, Ernestine Adson, Pueblo, CO; one brother, Glen Davis and his wife Faye, Bloomfield, NM; one special brother-in-law, Hugh Marion, Dumas, TX; numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great nephews. He was preceded in death by his twin sister, Genevieve Williams, and sister, Ruth Marion; four brothers, Velmer Davis, Randall Davis, Wayne Davis, and Vesper Davis.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, December 19, 2016 at Love Cemetery in Cedar County, MO. The family will receive friends from 5-6:00 p.m. on Sunday evening at the funeral home.

Memorials are suggested in his memory to the American Red Cross in c/o Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada.

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