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William Harold Davis 1909 - 1996

William Harold Davis of 400 South Vassar Avenue, in Sugar Creek, Jackson County, Missouri United States was born on June 13, 1909 in Kansas City. He was married to Virginia Leah (Vogan) Davis on March 29, 1930, and they were together until William's death on July 1, 1996. William Davis had children Harold Frederick Davis, Lowell Dean Davis, James Herbert Davis, and Carole Virginia (Davis) Haake.

William Harold Davis

400 South Vassar Avenue, in Sugar Creek, Jackson County, Missouri 64054, United States

June 13, 1909

Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, United States

July 1, 1996

Lee's Summit Hospital in Lee's Summit, Jackson County, Missouri, United States

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06/13

1909

Birthday

June 13, 1909

Birthdate

Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri United States

Birthplace

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Ethnicity & Family History

Caucasian
Nationality & Locations

American
Early Life & Education

Central High School, Kansas City, Missouri
Religious Beliefs

Christian
Professional Career

General Motors
Personal Life & Family

Board Member, Fairmount Christian Church, Independence, Missouri Deacon, Fairmount Christian Church, Independence, Missouri Basketball Player, Central High School Basketball Team, Kansas City, Missouri Basketball Player, General Motors Company Basketball Team Umpire, Queen City Athletic Association Member, National Historic Railroad Society
07/1

1996

Death

July 1, 1996

Death date

Unknown
Cause of death

Lee's Summit Hospital in Lee's Summit, Jackson County, Missouri United States
Death location

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Obituary

William Harold Davis, 87, Sugar Creek, Missouri, passed away July 1, 1996, at Lee's Summit Hospital. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday, July 11, at Fairmount Christian Church, 8th and Ash, Independence, Missouri. Cremation. Friends may call 1-2 p.m. Thursday at the church. The family requests no flowers and suggests contributions to the Fairmount Christian Church. Mr. Davis was born June 13, 1909, in Kansas City, Missouri, where he attended Central High School. He was a talented basketball player which led to his employment with General Motors, where he played on the Company Team. He was employed there for 36 years, until his retirement in 1973. A devoted family man, Harold was admired by friends and family for his untiring optimism and zest for life. He was an active member of Fairmount Christian Church for more than 50 years, where he served as Board Member and Deacon. He umpired for the Queen City Athletic Association for many years and was a member of the National Historic Railroad Society. He loved to travel and did so until the time of his recent illness. He was preceded in death by a son, Harold Frederick Davis, daughter-in-law, Jeanette Davis, and grandson, William F. Davis. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Virginia Davis; one sister, Anna Louise Peaster, Raytown; two sons, Lowell D. Davis and James H. Davis, both of Independence ; one daughter, Carole Haake, Kansas City; 10 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren, all who will miss his guidance, enthusiasm and love. (Arrangements: George C. Carson Independence Chapel)

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