Gary E. Davis

Gary Edward Davis, 81, passed away March 10, 2022 at the VA Hospital in Des Moines.

Gary was born November 22, 1940 in Des Moines, Iowa to Charles and Edith (Morris) Davis. He proudly served in the United States Marine Corps for six years during the Vietnam War. Gary worked as a sheet metal fabricator and HVAC technician for almost 40 years and was a member of Sheet Metal Workers Local 45. He then went on to drive for DART, West Des Moines Paratransit, and Trans Iowa Cab Co., retiring in 2020.

Gary married Jeraldine (Helland) Davis on May 9, 1964 in McCallsburg, Iowa at Bethany Lutheran Church. He loved fishing, especially with his great-grandson, Hayden. He also enjoyed golfing, square-dancing, and watching television. Gary’s Vizslas - Crazee Dazee, K. C. VII, and Buddy held a very special place in his heart.

He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 57 years, Jeraldine; daughter, Catheryn Wright; son, Blake (Jen) Davis; grandchildren, Jessica Davis (Cody Christensen), Kelly (Cory) Hoffman, and Tyler Davis; great-grandchildren, Hayden, Aubree, Kinslee and Camden Ross and Andrew, Caleb and Maylee Hoffman. He is also survived by his siblings, Donna Tuttle, Tom (Lin) Davis, and Rhonda (Bob) Porter, and many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Randy Davis.

Gary will be laid to rest with military honors Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at 12:30 p.m. at Iowa Veterans Cemetery, 34024 Veterans Memorial Drive, Adel, IA 50003. There will be a reception following at the Veterans Reception Center, 910 Main Street, Van Meter, IA 50261.

Any donations made will be given to the Wounded Warrior Foundation in Gary’s name.

Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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