"Billy" William James-Davis, III-Obituary

"Billy" William James Davis, III

Houston, Texas

Mar 25, 1954 – Jul 23, 2025

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BORN
March 25, 1954
DIED
July 23, 2025
LOCATION
Houston, Texas

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Billy Davis, beloved husband, brother, and friend, passed away on July 23, 2025 while hiking Mount Whitney in California. He suffered a massive heart attack and died instantly in a beautiful familiar place, doing something he loved.Billy is survived by his wife, Kathy, his sisters Lynne...

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My heart felt condolences to the Davis family and friends. Social, Caring, Loving, and Easy Going all come to mind on who Billy was. A genuine nice guy that was real and no nonsense. I will always remember your sweet smile and great laugh. You´re sadly missed but forever in our hearts and will cherish the memories for years to come. I see you in your flip flops and catching endless waves. Peace and Love, Tricia

Billy and I were not close but we knew each other and always talked when we saw each other. We went to Bellaire together. He was always kind and interested in what others had to say. I am sad I did not get to know him better.

What a pleasure and honor to have known BD! He was a lifelong friend to my Dad Steve Onstad and we always played in charity golf tournaments together. He was the first to teach me the game poison to pass the time on the tee box as play was always slow, of course I think I may have beat him once over all the tournaments we played in. I will always remember his joyous laugh, cheerful spirit and he truly loved life.

Wow, sorry to hear. We are getting old!

Billy was generous and kind. AND he knew how to initiate fun. From baby powder/ baby lotion fights to inventing the QUACK system to keep us together on the ski lifts. I had the luxury of an annual visit when he gathered friends to ski. Always in late January. I´ll miss him terribly and my fifth week of the year will feel empty without his visit

Met Billy and his family while living in Houston and attending UH. We stayed in touch over the years with skiing, fishing and hiking in Colorado. His sense of humor and friendship will be missed.

I first met Billy in the 1980's when he worked for State Chemical. He called on the business I worked for and we became good friends both on and off the job for many years. We played organized softball, racquetball and golf together. We also worked many golf tournaments associated with the NFL Players Association and Bum Phillips. Billy was a blast to be around with great wit and energy. Rest in peace Bro, I will miss you.

I have known Billy since the late 70´s and was truly one of a kind. RIP, Billy

My Uncle Billy was the my only blood uncle on either side. That being said I don't think I could have wished for a better one. He always showed up at my sport events, gave the best gifts, and put me in place during my rebellious teen years. Lol he told me to be nicer to his sister because the next call he gets he'll put knots on my head quicker than I can count them. I've always looked up to him and admired how quick and witty he was. I gave up on trying to crush his hand in a hand shake like...