LESLIE DAVIS
1942 - 2018
Obituary
Leslie L. Davis, 75, died Jan. 3, 2018,
in St. Louis. He was born Feb. 20, 1942, in St. Louis to Charles O.
Davis and Elizabeth (Franz) Davis.
He was a retired heavy equipment
operator for American Water Company, retiring after 37 years of
service.
Leslie enjoyed boating, fishing and
spending time outside in nature. He looked forward to his Friday
night socializing with his work friends and enjoyed beer and swapping
stories. In his younger years, Leslie was a member of a band with his
brothers where he played steel, bass and acoustic guitar.
He is survived by his daughters, Connie
Hultman of Newton and Brenda Davis of Linwood; son, Rick Davis of
Louisville, Kentucky; and brother, James Davis of St. Peters,
Missouri. Leslie is also survived by nine grandchildren.
Leslie is preceded in death by his
parents; two brothers, George and Leo Davis; and an infant daughter.
Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Friday
(Jan. 19, 2018) at Petersen Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastor Clint
McBroom presiding. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday (Jan. 18, 2018) at
Petersen Funeral Home, with the family receiving friends from 6 to 8
p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorials are suggested to Caring Hands
Humane Society in care of the funeral home.
