Bill DavisGarnett, KS

Bill Davis, age 88, of Garnett, Kansas a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2024.

Charles William Davis was born on February 9, 1936, in Williamsburg, Kansas. He was the second of four sons born to John R. and Teresa (Ferns) Davis. Bill attended a one room country school west of Richmond and then attended high school in Garnett.

Bill was united in marriage to Laura M. Sobba on June 2, 1956 in the Holy Angels Catholic Church, Garnett. They first made their home in Garnett before moving to Overland Park, Kansas in 1959. Bill worked at Proctor and Gamble in Kansas City, Kansas as a machine operator for over 35 years, retiring in 1994. In 1998, Bill and Laura made the move to the farm house west of Garnett that they had called their weekend home since 1974.

Bill loved working on the farm, tending to his cattle and baling hay. He was a faithful member of Holy Angels Catholic Church, where he was an usher for the Saturday evening Mass. He was a dedicated fan of KU basketball, the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals. In his retirement years, Bill and Laura enjoyed many trips with friends from his work. He was known for keeping track of the local rainfall amounts and then calling his children to see how much rain they got. Bill loved spending time with his grandchildren and spoiling them before they returned home from Grampy's.

Bill is survived by his devoted wife of 68 years, Laura Davis, and their two children, Ron Davis and Tammy Reyes of Shawnee, Kansas, and Patti Woodward, along with her husband, Kenn, of Olathe, Kansas. His legacy continues as he was Grandpa to seven cherished grandchildren: Emily Beier, Kathryn Davis, Ryan Davis, John Davis, Davis Woodward, Robb Woodward, and Alden Woodward, as well as four delightful great-grandchildren, Moira, Henry, Genevieve, and Anna Beier. A caring brother, Bill is also survived by his brother, Don Davis, and his wife, Mary Ann, of Silver Lake, Kansas.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Fred and Bob Davis, who forever hold a special place in his heart.

Bill's life was marked by warmth, laughter, and a deep love for his family. He had a way of lighting up every room he entered and was always there to lend a helping hand or share a good story. He instilled in his loved ones the importance of kindness and togetherness, values that will echo through generations to come.

Let us gather together to celebrate Bill's remarkable life and the enduring love he shared so freely. May his memory be a blessing to all of us.

A Rosary will be recited at 6:00 PM, on Friday, December 27, 2024, at Feuerborn Family Funeral Service, 219 S. Oak Street, Garnett, Kansas. Bill's family will greet friends following the Rosary at the funeral home.

A Mass in Bill's honor will take place at Holy Angels Catholic Church on December 28, 2024, at 10:30 AM. Following the service, Bill will be laid to rest in the St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery, 32292 NE Norton Rd, Garnett, Kansas 66032. Memorial contributions in Bill's honor are suggested to Holy Angels Parish and may be left in care of Feuerborn Family Funeral Service. Condolences to the family may be left at www.feuerbornfuneral.com.

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