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Roy D Davis

Male 1937 - 2007  (69 years)


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  • Name Roy D Davis 
    Born 2 Apr 1937  Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Died 10 Feb 2007  Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried 14 Feb 2007  Rossville Cemetery, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I3294  Rossville
    Last Modified 12 May 2018 

    Father Marvin David Davis,   b. 19 Feb 1910, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 14 Sep 1991, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 81 years) 
    Mother Irene M Lasswell Davis,   b. 22 Sep 1912, St. Clere, Pottawatomie County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 27 Feb 1996, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 83 years) 
    Married 17 May 1936  Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Documents
    Bridal Shower- Lasswell, Irene
    Bridal Shower- Lasswell, Irene
    Marvin Davis and his bride were the honor guests at a social hour following band practice Tuesday evening at the high school auditorium. The family of each band member was invited. Ice cream and cake were served.
    Marriage- Lasswell, Irene-Davis, Marvin
    Marriage- Lasswell, Irene-Davis, Marvin
    LASSWELL—DAVIS
    Mr. and Mrs. Roy Lasswell of Havensville announce the. marriage of their daughter, Irene, to Mr. Marvin Davis, son of Mr. and Mrs. David Davis of this community.

    The wedding was quietly solmenized Sunday, May 17, at the home of Reverend IL L. Nelson in Topeka. The only attendants were the bride’s sister, Miss Lottie Lasswell and Mr. Gayle Foster of Manhattan.

    The bride was prettily attired in a white crepe dress and picture hat with matching accessories, and carried Talisman roses.

    The bridesmaid wore a beautiful pink dress, picture hat, with matching accessories and carried American Beauty roses.

    Both Mr. and Mrs. Davis attended college at Manhattan. Mr. Davis is affiliated with the Phi Mu Alpha honorary music fraternity. Mrs. Davis has been one of Shawnee county’s school teachers for the past two years.

    They will reside on a farm one mile north of Rossville.

    The Reporter wishes to add its congratulations and best wishes to those from Marvin’s host of friends for a long and happy married life.

    The newly weds were noisly yet pleasantly surprised when about 50 from the district south of Topeka, where Mrs. Davis taught, came out with cow bells, tin cans and gave the couple a real old-fashioned charivari.
    Anniversary- Davis, Marvin and Irene 1
    Anniversary- Davis, Marvin and Irene 1
    Davis Couple Will Observe 40th Anniversary

    Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Davis, Rossville, will celebrate their fortieth wedding anniversary Sunday, May 16, at their home.

    Friends and relatives are invited to call from 2 to 5 p.m. The couple requests no gifts.

    Hosts will be their children, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Davis, Mr. and Mrs. Gene Davis, and Mr. and Mrs. Dean Davis.
    Anniversary- Davis, Marvin and Irene 2
    Anniversary- Davis, Marvin and Irene 2
    Golden Anniversary Celebration For Marvin and Irene Davis
    Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Davis, Rossville, will celebrate their fiftieth wedding anniversary with a reception to be given by their children and grandchildren on Sunday, May 18, 1986, in the fellowship hall of the Rossville Presbyterian Church from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.

    Their children are Roy and Phyllis Davis, Dean and Marlene Davis, and Gene and Trudi Davis, all of Rossville, The Davises have seven grandchildren.

    Friends and relatives are invited to attend the reception and the couple asks only for the gift of your presence at this very important event in their lives.

    Marvin Davis and Irene Lasswell were married May 17, 1936, in Topeka. They have lived on the farm near Rossville since they were married.
    Family ID F1565  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Phyllis Parker Davis 
    Married 15 Oct 1960  Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
     1. Rick Davis
     2. Rod Davis
     3. Ronda Lu Davis Dewey,   b. 12 Oct 1970, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location
    Last Modified 10 Apr 2017 16:33:10 
    Family ID F1568  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Documents
    Obituary- Davis, Roy 1
    Obituary- Davis, Roy 1
    Roy D. Davis

    Rossville - Roy D. Davis, 69, died at his rural Rossville home Saturday, February 10, 2007.

    Graveside funeral services will be at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, February 14, 2007 at the Rossville Cemetery. Mr. Davis will lie in state after 2:00 P.M. Tuesday at Piper Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 6:30 until 8:00. Memorial contributions may be to TARC and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 W. Maple St. St. Marys, Kansas 66536.

    Online condolences may be sent to www.piperfuneralhome.com.
    Obituary- Davis, Roy 2
    Obituary- Davis, Roy 2
    ROY D. DAVIS

    Roy D. Davis, 69, rural Rossville died Saturday, Feb. 10, 2007 at his home.

    He was born April 2, 1937, at Rossville the son of Marvin D. and Irene M. Lasswell Davis. He graduated from Rossville High School and attended Kansas State University in Manhattan.

    Mr. Davis was a farmer. He also had worked for the Rezac Sale Barn in St. Marys for many years and drove a school bus for USD No. 321 for over 20 years. He was a long-time member of the Quarter Horse Association. He had served on the USD No. 321 School Board for six years. He was also a member of the Rossville Presbyterian Church.

    He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Gene Davis.

    On Oct. 15, 1960, he was united in marriage to Phyllis Parker in Rossville. She survives at home.

    Other survivors are two sons, Rick and Rod Davis, both of Rossville; a daughter, Ronda Dewey, Silver Lake; a brother Dean L. Davis, Maple Hill; and nine grandchildren.

    Graveside funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 14, at the Rossville Cemetery.

    Memorial contributions may be made TARC and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple Street, St. Marys, KS 66536.
    Birth- Davis, Roy
    Birth- Davis, Roy
    Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Davis are the parents of a son born Saturday, April 2, to whom they have given the name Roy Davis.