Steve Davis

Steve Davis Hedrick. Stephen James Davis, 81, of Hedrick, died Monday, November 25, 2024, at the MHP Hospice Serenity House in Oskaloosa. He was born April 29, 1943, in Ottumwa, Iowa, the son of David Eugene “Gene” and Doris Mae Lynn Davis. He graduated from Hedrick High School with the class of 1961. On March 4, 1960, he was united in marriage to Faye Johnston at the Martinsburg United Methodist Church in Martinsburg, Iowa. Following graduation, he went to work for a short time on the family farm. He started his career as a semi driver at Dickey Transport and drove for them for several years. Later he purchased his own semi and worked as an owner operator for many trucking companies for many years. In 2000, he sold his semi and went to work driving semi for Wal-Mart. He retired from Wal-Mart in 2012 and helped his nephew Scott haul grain during harvest. His trucking career took him all over the country, but his heart never left the farm. For over 54 years he was an active member of the Hedrick Community Church. He gave selflessly of his talents to the church, teaching Sunday School, leading youth group, filling in as minister, and church leadership. It is safe to say that Steve’s name was at the top of the “to call” list if anything needed done at the church. He was a talented musician he played the guitar and wrote his own music. He enjoyed gardening, feeding the birds and listening to music. He was a talented handyman and could often have a solution to a problem before Google or YouTube could offer a suggestion. His family includes his wife of over 64 years Faye Davis of Hedrick; five children, Ron (Ria) Davis of Anchorage, Alaska, Larry Davis of Ottumwa, Jeff (Lily Tang) Davis of Hartselle, Alabama, Jennifer Davis of Hedrick, and Bill Davis of Bondurant, Iowa; sixteen grandchildren. eleven great grandchildren; his stepmother, Linda Davis of Hedrick; brothers and sisters, Sharon (Gary) Benell of Hedrick, David (Joyce) Davis of Hudson, Wisconsin, Jesse Davis of Urbandale, and Becky Davis of Hedrick; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 30, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. in the Hedrick Community Church in Hedrick, Iowa, with Reverend Michael Elrod officiating. As was Steve’s wish his body will be cremated following the funeral ceremony. At a later date the urn will be buried at Brooks Cemetery, Hedrick, Iowa. The Fremont Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements. Visitation will begin Friday, November 29, 2024, after 12 noon in the Fremont Funeral Chapel and the family will be at the funeral chapel from 4-6 Friday evening to greet friends and relatives. Memorials may be made to the family.

Steve Davis

April 29, 1943 - November 25, 2024

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April 29, 1943 - November 25, 2024

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