Gary Lee Davis

Gary Lee Davis, 77, of Smithville, MO, passed away peacefully at home on January 31, 2021, with family at his side.

Gary was born October 12, 1943, in Kansas City, MO. He graduated from Park Hill High School in 1961, where he excelled and lettered in football, basketball, track and baseball. He was united in marriage to Dorothy Anne "Dottie" Stewart on October 12, 1963. Gary's career as a Skilled Trades Painter spanned 31 years at the General Motors Fairfax plant. He was a member of UAW Local 31.

One of Gary's greatest passions was hunting, especially those times he spent with his brothers and friends and the happy memories and hilarious stories they shared. Gary also painted houses, was a high school football and baseball referee, participated in the MS 150 for several years, played softball for UAW and other teams, and was a proud "Poppy" to his pride and joy granddaughter Kamryn. She spent time in Poppy's lap for 22 years, including the final days of his life.

Gary was preceded in death by his father, Ambrose P. Davis and mother, Vivian VanBeber Davis. Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Dottie; daughters, Shelley Frank (Sanders) and Kelley Downing (Steven); granddaughter, Kamryn; siblings, James Davis (Connie), Dana Smith, Terry Davis (Nova) and Dee Nelson (Dennis); as well as nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.

Visitation will be held from 5-7 pm Thursday, February 4, and funeral services 10:00 am Friday, February 5, all at Park Lawn Northland Chapel, I-35 at State Route 291, Liberty. Burial in Glenridge Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to St. Jude Children's Hospital.

Visitation will be held from 5-7 pm Thursday, February 4, and funeral services 10:00 am Friday, February 5, all at Park Lawn Northland Chapel, I-35 at State Route 291, Liberty. Burial in Glenridge Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.