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Jack Davis Obituary

Jack Lanier Davis, 76, passed away on Feb. 10, 2014, at his home in Las Cruces, N.M., after his battle with pancreatic cancer. Jack was born on Dec. 23, 1937, in Oak Grove, La., to L.C. and Marie Davis. He was the youngest of two sisters and five brothers. On July 17, 1959, he married Betsy Aldom in Las Cruces. He was in the first graduating class of Las Cruces High School in 1957. He was employed with the U.S. Postal Service for 34 years. Jack loved the outdoors and all things living. He raised pecans for over 20 years, had a passion for gardening, budding trees and raising flowers. This was evident by the vegetables he raised and gave to friends, the trees he budded for his children, and the flowers he grew for his wife. He was a member of the Miranda Street Church of Christ. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, his four children and their spouses, Deborah White (Richard), Jeff Davis (Angela), Kathy Dane (Jeff), and Jeremy Davis (Nikki). He had 12 grandchildren, Amy Allen, Kevin, Jason and Anna White, Camille, Jay, and Haley Turner, Brian, Greg and Rachel Dane, and Daniel and Emma Davis, and three great-grandchildren Madison, Mason and Matthew Allen. He has one surviving brother, Raymond Davis. Funeral services will be Friday, Feb. 14, 2014, at 10 a.m. at Getz Funeral Home. He will be laid to rest Monday, Feb. 17, 2014, at 10 a.m. at Chapelwood Memorial Gardens in Texarkana, Texas. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas. Arrangements are with Getz Funeral Home and Getz Family Crematory, corner of Solano and Bowman Ave. To sign the local online guest book please visit www.GetzCares.com.

Published by Las Cruces Sun-News on Feb. 13, 2014.
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There are so many things that I would like to say. Someday maybe I will. His passing has been a great loss to his family, but also to others who's lives he touched. I am saddened by his passing. MAY THE GREAT ALMIGHTY LORD SPREAD HIS WINGS AND WELCOME HIS SON. HE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED....

July 28, 2014

Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.

Todd & Monica Andes

February 25, 2014

We were saddened to hear of Jack's passing and so sorry for what you all are going through. You are in our prayers. We always counted Jack and Betsy as special friends in our lives during our time in Las Cruces. He will surely be missed.
Ken & Sherry Morrison

February 19, 2014

We are so sorry to hear of Jack's passing. We are praying for all of you. With Christian love
Don and Ann Shumaker
Alabama

February 17, 2014

Wanna give my deepest condolences to the family of Jack. He was truly an amazing person. I had many conversations with Jack in our cardiologist office. I always told him how i liked his hats. I will miss him. He was not only a patient but a friend.

Simon acosta

February 16, 2014

Betty,
Our Family was saddened by your loss. God Bless you and Jack for all your dedication to Him. You and your Family are in our prayers.
David & Cirila Johnson

David Johnson

February 14, 2014

Keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers.

Lucretia Davis-Beakley

February 13, 2014

Wanted to let your family know that we are praying for you all during this time. Cherish the many precious memories you have made and trust God to get you through this grieving time.

Don and Sharon White (Hampton, VA)

Sharon White

February 13, 2014

Jack will be greatley missed. All our love to the family.

Earl Shumaker

February 12, 2014

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