Joseph "Joe" Davis

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

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