Joseph "Joe" Davis
October 29, 2016
Joseph “Joe” Anthony Davis, 57, passed away Saturday, October 29, 2016 due to injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.
Joe was born May 10, 1959 in Des Moines to Hobart and Rose (Fazio) Davis. He attended Lincoln High School and served in the U.S. Army Reserves. Joe worked in construction a majority of his life. He recently retired from Local Union 177 and started working for the City of Des Moines. Joe, or “Little Joe” as he was known to his biker family, enjoyed riding his Harley and participating in charity and benefit events and biker rallies. One of his favorite events was the annual Iowa Freedom Rally in Algona, Iowa. Joe adored his family, especially his nieces and nephews and loved “Pasta Sunday” with the family. He also enjoyed fishing.
Joe is survived by his siblings, Fran (Fred) Allen, John Davis and Kristi Jovanovich; nieces and nephews, John (Suzanne), Angie, Jeff, Lisa (Dennis), Robin, Angela (Myles), Jennifer, Samantha, Kalee and Bailee; many great-nieces, great-nephews and great-great-nieces; a host of aunts, uncles and cousins; and his many, many biker brothers and sisters and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
The family will greet friends from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. with the memorial service at 12 p.m. Saturday, November 5, 2016 at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street. Joe will be laid to rest at Glendale Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Wounded Warrior Project in loving memory of Joe.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Henry Rivas
11/06/2016
Fran--we were so sorry to hear about the unexpected loss of your brother. Our sympathy to you and your family. Our thoughts are with you. Henry & Linda Rivas
Jack M Barnhart
11/05/2016
Joe, going to miss you alot buddy. I know you will be riding with the angels. Til we meet again
Sue DeFino Dose
11/05/2016
Fran and family, so so sorry to hear about your brother. Prayers for you and his entire family and friends.
Randy Hohl
11/05/2016
You were my friend Joey, we shared some great times through the years, and you will be missed. Always with warm greeting and a smile on your face, whether to help anyone out or just be a friend we could always count on you as could anyone. You lived to ride, so ride on my friend, and watch over us from the Heavens above, until we meet again, and until that time feel the glorious wind in your face and take your well earned rest among the angels......you have more than earned it, peace be with you always......
Mindy Sparks
11/04/2016
Joey Davis. One of my favorite memories of all.
Debby Nielsen
11/04/2016
Prayers go out to Joe's family. It had been years since I seen him . Happy memories always pop in and out of our much younger times together. I always cooked breakfast for all the guys after the bars closed. One night Joe made plans to cook dinner for me. He made a duck. Ist and last time I ever ate duck. He was so proud of himself. That was over 35 yrs ago and I still remember the pride on his face. And the time a group of us got all dressed up and went to a play at the Civic Center. We were all so grown up and cool.Joe was had a kind heart and spirit. It is a great loss to all that knew him , but what a treat for all in Heaven that get to meet him.
Diana
11/03/2016
I'm very thankful to have had you as a friend, you were a great guy! R.I.P.
Allison Lambert
11/03/2016
I met Joe through the City of Des Moines. He was such a nice guy who would always be there if you needed him to be. I am so sorry to hear of his loss. My condolences to his family and friends. You are in my thoughts and prayers
Vicki Burchard (Murrell)
11/03/2016
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of Joe's family and friends. RIP Joe Davis
Stacy
11/03/2016
Great memories of you joe! Such a great man! Rip
Julie Antenucci
11/02/2016
I am so saddened by your loss. I pray you find peace in knowing he is in the arms of Angels.
Jill Twiss
11/02/2016
My condolences to Joe's family. Joe was a one of a kind person. I know he will be missed by his many friends & his family.
Lisa Lankford Saltzman
11/02/2016
Roger and I would like to send our condolences to Joe's family. Great guy always very nice with a great smile. May peace be with you Joe
Mona Upah
11/02/2016
Joe was my rafting and camping buddy, we had a lot of great times together. Joe also was the grandfather to my furbaby (Herky), Joe I will truely miss you, I love you buddy. RIP my friend.
Shelley Ewing
11/02/2016
RIP God has gotten another Angel
My thoughts and Prayers to your Family and Friends