Russell M. Davis

Russell Marion Davis 70, Maryville, MO, passed away Thursday, September 13, 2012, at the Golden Living Center, Maryville.

Russell was born on May 25, 1942, in Lenox, Iowa to Lawrence and Helen (Boham) Davis. He had resided in Kent, Iowa before moving to Maryville while a teenager.

He worked many years at the former Maryville Packing Co., and he was a member of the First Baptist Church, Maryville. Preceded him in death were his parents, his grandmother, Addie Davis, sister, Benita Aley, and brother, Allen Davis.

Survivors include his children, Shandolyn Carpenter, Savannah, MO, and son, Richard Davis, Maryville, MO; brother, Jeff Davis, Apache Junction, AZ; sister Kristin Lynch, Mesa, AZ; step-brother, Kirby Davis, Ravenwood, MO, and step sister, Nina Beason, Maryville, MO; 7 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, and nieces and nephews.

Mr. Davis has been cremated. Memorial services will be at 10:30 AM, Monday, September 17, 2012, at the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville, MO, Rev. Paul McKim will be the officiant. The inurnment will be in the Oak Hill Cemetery, Maryville, MO. No formal visitation is planned.

Memorials can be directed to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105

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