Howard Davis
Howard Eugene Davis, “Iron Man”, 75, of Owensville, Missouri, passed away Monday, September 20, 2021 at his home, surrounded by his family.
Howard Eugene Davis was born August 1, 1946 in Sullivan, MO, to Raymond E. and Ruth E. (McCune) Davis. He was united in marriage to Mary E. Blankenship on September 2, 1967 at Holy Martyrs of Japan Church.
Howard began working at a young age. He worked hard to build a life for him and his family. He believed in a hard day’s work and helping others no matter who it may have been. He enjoyed farming, mowing grass, and teaching his grandkids. Howard Davis may have had a stern exterior, but he had a huge heart that was seen by many through his countless acts of kindness and generosity. He was loved by many and will never be forgotten.
Howard is survived by his wife, Mary Davis, of Owensville, MO; three children: John Davis & wife Trice, Brian Davis & wife Deana, and Sara Loeb & husband Jesse; eight grandchildren: Nick Shea, Brendan Shea, Tabitha Davis, Shayla Dicus & husband Brandon, Tristan Davis, Hayden Loeb, Jansen Loeb and Hudsen Loeb; one brother, Bob Davis & wife Peg; one sister, Marilyn Hongisto; in-laws: Teddy Blankenship & wife Darlene, Margie Carey, Therese Wehmeyer & husband Ron, Linda Blankenship, Brenda Stoddard, Laverna Davis and Sharon Fann.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Ruth Davis; his in-laws, Vernon and Bertha Blankenship and Eva Blankenship; three brothers: Lawrence, Donald and Bill Davis; one sister, Carol Davis; brothers-in-law: Sonny, Johnny and Ervin Blankenship, Gene Carey and Butch Hongisto; and two nephews, Danny Davis and Scott Carey.
Visitation was held from 4 – 8 p.m., Monday, September 27, 2021 at the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan.
Funeral Mass was at 11 a.m., Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at Holy Martyrs of Japan Church, with Father Tim Henderson officiating. Interment followed in Holy Martyrs cemetery.
Online condolences may be shared with Howard’s family at www.eatonfuneralhome.com.
Memorial contributions in Howard’s memory may be made to Holy Martyrs Cemetery.
All arrangements were under the care of the Eaton Funeral Home and Cremation Center of Sullivan.