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Avery Davis Obituary

Avery "Jack" Davis

Redfield

Avery "Jack" Franklin Davis, 83, of Redfield, IA, passed away, August 4, 2013, at home with his loved ones.

Funeral Services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, August 8, at McCalley Funeral Home in Adel. Burial with Military Honors will follow at Panther Creek Cemetery. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, where family will greet friends from 5 to 7 p.m., with prayer service at 7 p.m.

Avery was born October 25, 1929, in Des Moines, IA. His schooling and childhood were in Toledo, IA. He enlisted in the United States Army, and served in the Korean War. He then married and started a family. In 1975 he lost his wife Beverly A. Davis to cancer. He was a carpenter, mechanic, and over the road driver, and retired as a Veteran of the United States Army.

Avery enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, country music, dancing, Nascar, and watching his humming birds.

Avery is preceded in death by his wife Bonnie M. Davis, Beverly A. Davis, one sister, and two brothers. He is survived by his four children, two sisters, two brothers, and many Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren.

Memorial contributions can be directed to his family. Online condolences may be left at www.mccalleyfuneralhome.com.

Published by the Des Moines Register on Aug. 6, 2013.
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May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Mel & Pam Nielsen

August 7, 2013

Although we didn't get to met bur I'm your great niece ginger daughter but I wanted to say goodbye..

Alisa Beveridge

August 6, 2013

Will miss you. You said you saw a beautiful place. God welcomed you with open arms to enjoy it. You fullfilled his plans for you here on earth; now no more sorrow no more pain. Leaving us with memories. Love you.

Gina Bainter

August 6, 2013

Will miss you. But you have no more sorrow nor pain. God welcomed you with open arms. You said you saw a beautiful place now you can enjoy. Love you.

Gina Bainter

August 6, 2013

Sorry to hear of Jack passing
I have a lot of good memories of him

Rita Duke

August 6, 2013

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Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory - Adel Chapel

735 South 14th St., Adel, IA 50003

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