Bill Davis Sr.
January 10, 2018
Bill Davis, Sr., 75, died at Mercy Hospital January 10, 2018.
Bill was born in Des Moines. He retired from Churchill Trucking. His passion was race car driving, family, (including his furry children), and listening to and singing old country music. Bill was known as a big teddy bear and always smiling.
Bill is survived by his wife, Ronda; sons, Billy Jr. (Rhonda) and Doug (Jennifer) Davis; daughter, Mendy Wears; step-daughters, Heidi (Anthony) Lucia and Heather (Josh) Saboe; brother, Gary (Jill) Davis; sister, Darlene (Eldon) Johnson; 10 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Irish and Dorothy Davis; brother, Richard Davis; son, Donald Frank Davis; and son-in-law, Tim Wears.
A celebration of Bill’s life will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, January 14, 2018 at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street.
Memorial contributions may be directed to ARDS Global Foundation, Animal Rescue League or American Cancer Society in loving memory of Bill.
Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Robyn Betsinger
01/15/2018
I am so sorry about your loss. Bill was truly a special man. Lots of memories of him with his cousins and family reunions. He will be missed by all. Thinking of all of you and wish I could have been there for the celebration of life yesterday.
Gary Eilbert
01/14/2018
Sorry for your loss. Would have been there but a little under the weather.Will talk later.
Donnie Mills
01/13/2018
Its not two many people in life that get to meet their Hero growing up. I not only meet mine Im proud to call him a friend! We have so many great memories of Bill he will truly be missed by so many. Rest In Peace my friend
bill gay
01/13/2018
to the davis family,very sorry for your loss! he was always a class act.when you saw that yellow modified #1 in a race,you knew who was going to win !!
Ronda Marshall
01/12/2018
So sorry to read about Bill's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with and your family.
Gordon Foods / Donut Supply
01/12/2018
Ronda and Family: From all of us at Gordon Foods and Donut Supply , we want you to know our prayers are with you in this time of sorrow and in bearing the pain of your loss. May God be with you,
Larry and Alice Woods
01/12/2018
Gary and Jill, we are so very sorry for your loss. We know you will miss your brother.
David Freerksen
01/12/2018
So sorry to hear about Bill. Will say a prayer for you and the family.
Dennis and Pat Hovinga
01/12/2018
Many memories racing with Bill over the years. He will surely be missed by many. Condolences to the family. Best memory is State Fair race #10 finished right in front of #1.
Rest in Peace Bill.
keith pittman
01/11/2018
he was a good person and racer. he will be missed by all of us. rest in peace
Kevin Green
01/11/2018
WERE DO I BEGIN IT WAS YOU THAT KEPT A 6 YEAR OLD BOY 1977 IN HIS SEAT CHEERING YOU ON . I WOULD NEVER TRADE THESE LAST 40 YEARS FOR NOTHING. WE BECAME GOOD FRIENDS THAT TURNED INTO FAMILY. SO MANY MEMORIES TO SHARE ON & OFF THE TRACK. ALL YOUR WINS I SAW OVER THE YEARS WERE ALL #1 IN MY BOOK. BUT THOSE FAIR WINS DURING THE FAIR WAS SOME OF MY FAVORITE AND NO DOUBT THE TWO HARRIS CLASH WINS WERE DEFINITELY MY FAVORITE ( BOONE & KNOXVILLE) ALL THOSE CAR RIDES TO THE TRACK & HOME WERE THE BEST TOO. WILL DEFINITELY MISS YOU FOR SURE BUT YOU WILL ALWAYS BE #1 WITH ME. TILL WE SEE EACH OTHER AGAIN RIP BIG BILL !!!!
Barb & Alan Davis
01/11/2018
So sorry to hear about Bill. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Bobbie Matters
01/11/2018
I am so very sorry to hear of Uncle Bills passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to the his family and friends.
I thought of you so often you have always had a place in my heart and always will. The memories I have when I was a kid growing up around you will be with me forever. God Blessed us all with you and your talent to race and thrill so many!! RIP Uncle Bill. God has a new driver! Love Bobbie
Reggie Roberts-Guede
01/11/2018
Ronda, I am so sad about you and your families loss. My prayers go out to you my friend. RIP Bill. Love you!
Reggie