Lee M. Davis Jr.
Lee M. Davis Jr., 67, of
Newton, passed away Thursday (Sept. 11, 2008) in Newton. He was born Nov. 12,
1940, in Emporia to Lee M. and Ruth (Hickox) Davis. He was a 1958 graduate of
Emporia High School. He attended Emporia Teachers College for two years, and
then began his career in the railroad. He retired from Burlington Northern
Railroad after 40 years of service. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1963 to
1967 during the Vietnam era. He enjoyed golf and was a very good bowler. He
bowled three perfect games during his lifetime. He was a fan of K-State
football and was an active member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the
American Legion.
Survivors include his mother,
Ruth Davis of Newton; son, Scott Davis of Rowland Park; and daughter, Allison
Davis of Lenexa.
He was preceded in death by
his father, Lee M. Davis.
Visitation will be from 1 to
5 p.m. Sunday at Petersen Funeral Home in Newton, with family greeting friends
from 2 to 4 p.m.
Graveside service will be at
10 a.m. Monday at Restlawn Gardens of Memory in Newton, with the Rev. John
Goering of Eastside United Methodist Church in Newton officiating.
Memorial contributions may be
made to Caring Hands Humane Society or the American Cancer Society in care of
the funeral home
