Sammie Ray Davis Sr

Sammie Ray Davis, Sr., passed away peacefully at home, at the age of 79, on Friday, July 17, 2015, after a lengthy illness. He was born February 29, 1936, to S.J. and Edith Davis, in Sturdivant, TX. After graduating from Millsap High School, he attended TCU. Sammie was a welder, boilermaker, and jack of all trades, but always said “A master of none”. He retired from Jamak. He loved fishing and enjoyed making things with his hands. He was a member of Holders Chapel Methodist Church in Cool, TX.
He was preceded in death by his parents and grandson-in-law Joshua Wade Petrie.
He is survived by his loving wife of 60 plus years, Wanda Tomerlin Davis. Sister Renalda Leatherman; three children, Sherri Lynn Huddleston; Sammie R. Davis, Jr, and wife Tanya; and Shane Davis; and wife, Jo Anne. Eight grandchildren, Jodi Bolton and husband, Chad; Lacey Burton and husband, Casey; Candee Petrie-Sparks; and husband; Paige Davis; Megan Davis; Tyler Quinn-Davis; Alyssa Quinn-Davis; and Ethan Davis. Six great-grandchildren, Reece Bolton; Mackenzee Burton; Mallory Burton; Halee Petrie; Samee Petrie; and Josh Petrie.


Visitation will be held 6:00pm-8:00pm Monday, July 20, 2015, at Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:00am on Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at Holders Chapel Methodist Church.
Interment at Holders Chapel Cemetery