Joe Henry Davis Sr

Deacon Joe Henry Davis Sr. was born November 10, 1948 to the union of Ella and John Davis in Sheffield Alabama. He was educated in the Sheffield School District and attended Sterling High School. At the young age of 17 Joe left the Comforts of home and answered the call of Uncle Sam and joined the United States Marine Corps Though Joe was the "baby boy"at home with his five other siblings he was quite "the man" in the service. He fought in the War of Vietnam and even though wounded he managed to pull some of his peers out of the line of fire to safety. Corporal Davis served the country proudly receiving several medals and pins of honor and was honorably discharged after 3 years. During one of his furlough visit home he married his high school sweetheart Ms Grace Lewis. To this Union three children were born. After his discharge from the service he returned home and relocated his family to the Kansas City Missouri area. Joe always had strong work ethics. In search of a suitable career he had a very short stay at Ford Motor Company and St. Joseph Hospital. Joe desired something more demanding and challenging so when he was offered the challenge of insurance sales he landed a position with Western and Southern Insurance Company and enjoyed the sales agent's position for about 12 years. Joe didn't believe in being second best at anything, so on several occasions he was recognized with the "Top Sales Executive Award" and the President's Award." From there with his winning personality Joe moved on to the Kansas Turnpike as a collector for 15 years. No matter where he was or what he had accomplished Joe was always looking for ways to improve himself and or to better the life of his family. Desiring more flexibility Joe took on the United Government ID badge and served as a Code Enforcement Officer for 24 years until his retirement in 2015. His marriage ended in divorce several years ago but he and Grace remained "Partners as Parents and friends until death. Joe was raised in church and had a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. As a child he was baptized and an active member of the Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church of Leighton Alabama under the leadership of Reverend W. M. Ford. After moving to the Kansas City area he visited churches until he felt led to pledge his honor and became a member of the Community Fellowship Church of Jesus Christ. There he served proudly as a member of the E.R. Morris Men's Association, as an Ordained Deacon, a convener of the Boys to Men Ministry and of course the "Top Sales Executive of the "Drive-by Friday Night Fish Fry. The "Delivery Man" that worked proudly for the "Deliveror". Joe loved the Lord and enjoyed serving and worshiping him in every way. In fact for several years Joe built a cleaning team for the building upkeep and was always there and along beside him was Sister Leomia Davis for the last two decades. If you saw Joe, you saw them both. Joe loved shopping, traveling, bike riding, playing tennis and visiting with relatives, loved ones and Friends. He took great pride in volunteering as a mentor for Big Brothers and Big Sisters teaching young men work ethics family values and masculine responsibilities. Joe was preceded in death by both parents one brother John L. Davis and two sisters Amy Lucille Mullins and Annie B. Smith and one daughter Sonya Davis. He leaves to cherish fond memories his loving companion Leomia Davis, life long companion and friend Grace Lewis, one son Joe Davis Jr (Kim),one daughter Catrina Davis, one sister Emma Qualls AKA "BooBoo" of Sheffield Alabama two brothers Charles H Davis Sr.("Chuck") of Kansas City Missouri and Michael Coman of Sheffield Alabama and one sister-in-law Louise Haywood Davis of Grandview Missouri, seven grandchildren; Jasmine, Justin, Dreveon, Paige, Joe III, Jordan and Joshua. A loving mob of nieces and nephews that remain Inseparable from Uncle Joe and a host of other loving relatives and friends not mentioned nor ever forgotten. Hear the voice of Joe saying lovingly: "hey JaRon sorry i had to leave so soon but you please stay focused and know that im watching over you. To everyone please "Have a quality day"

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Joe Henry Davis Sr

November 10, 1948 - June 20, 2017