Bruce Edward Davis
1956-2021
Bruce Edward Davis, 65, died unexpectedly December 25, 2021, in Houston, Texas. He was born June 21, 1956 in Rutherfordton, North Carolina, son of the late Norman Robert Lee Davis and the late Gertrude Daisy Mae Davis.
Bruce graduated from Henry E. Lackey High School in Indian Head, Maryland in 1975. After a standout career with the Lackey Chargers football team and achieving academic excellence upon graduation, Bruce was recruited by the University of California, Los Angles (UCLA) from which he graduated and where he played four years and was a member of the 1976 Rose Bowl team that defeated Ohio State University in an upset victory. Bruce was an eleventh-round draft pick of the Oakland Raiders in 1979; he played in 160 games, and started in 115 with the Raiders, including winning Super Bowls XV and XVIII. Raider teammates voted Bruce the team's best offensive lineman in 1985. Bruce ended his 11-year professional football career with the Houston Oilers playing in 43 consecutive games 1987-1989.During the off-season, Bruce was a successful stockbroker and financial advisor with Merrill-Lynch. After his playing career, Bruce pursued his other passion of teaching and mentoring young people as an educator at William Wirt Middle School in East Riverdale, Maryland and institutions including what is now Cheltenham Youth Detention Center in Prince George's County Maryland.
Bruce's hobbies included reading, chess, scouring news outlets and publications and talking for hours with friends and family. But the absolute pride and joy of Bruce's life were his three children with Lorna (Randall) Hankins-Dr. Jennifer Bianca Davis, graduate of Penn State University and an accomplished psychologist in Fresno, California; his namesake, Bruce Edward Davis, II, graduate of UCLAand also a Super Bowl Champion (2009) with the Pittsburgh Steelers, and Ian Michael Davis, graduate of St. Thomas University, Houston, and now a writer and mental health professional. The birth of his grandson, Kingston Kobe Davis (son of "Baby Bruce"),on April 8, 2021, magnified Bruce's joy tenfold.
Family was everything to Bruce and in addition to his children, grandson and daughter-in-law Skye (Bruce), he leaves to cherish his memory, brothers Ronnie (Yvette), Gail (Karen), Albert (Diane) and Alan (Sabah), sister Sharon Maddox (Paul); and extended family including dearly beloved cousins, nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held 11 AM, Saturday, January 8, 2021, at Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church, 3826 Wheeler Avenue, Houston, TX 77004. Viewing begins at 10 AM.COVID-19 protocols will be observed. Arrangements by McCoy & Harrison Funeral Home

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Published by Houston Chronicle on Jan. 6, 2022.

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Sandy Reed

January 31, 2022

Sending prayers of healing to Bruce's family. I have many fond memories of him in high school. He had a never ending smile, and kindness that always made you feel at ease around him. Among all his amazing talents, this was his rare gift. Rest in peace my friend.

Janice Hedges

January 9, 2022

I remember Bruce back in our school days and then reminiscing our days at our High School Reunions. He was always so kind and welcomed you with open arms. I will value the times with him, beings in class or out on the Football field. I was in awe of him watching his games during NFL. I will cherish the friendship forever. RIP Dear Friend. Your friend Janice Wheeler Hedges

Leslie Lynn

January 9, 2022

My condolences to the Davis family
I will always remember Big Bruce smile, and watching him play football at UCLA with my brother Johnnie
God bless you is my prayer.

Cheryl Feaster Reese

January 8, 2022

My condolences to the Davis family. I will always remember his smile, jokes, and kindness. Lackey High School Alumni class of 76. Bruce well done thy good and faithful servant; enter into the house of the Lord. You will be remembered.

Cynthia Bland

January 8, 2022

Bruce was a mild spirited man with lots of enjoyable conversations about sport, religion, finance and fellow alumni of Henry E Lackey HS. RIP class of 1976 . Prayers and deepest condolences are with the Davis family

DAN PASTORINI

January 8, 2022

My prayers go out to your family and sad that you have left us too soon...I'm happy to have been a teammate with you for a short time with the Raiders. You were a great teammate but a much
better man...God Speed and Rest in Peace...

DAN PASTORINI

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Sheila, Hassan and Adam Safarzadeh

January 8, 2022

Lorna, Bruce, Jennifer and Ian,
We know words can´t take away the hurt you´re feeling, but we want you to know how much we care. Sending you love and strength in this time of loss. You are in our prayers as you celebrate
his life. May Bruce Rest In Peace.

Joyce Jordan

January 7, 2022

My prayers are with the family. Bruce was a wonderful man. I know because we both are part of the Lackey High School class 1975. May he rest in peace

Monica Curtis Gloster

January 6, 2022

My condolences to the Davis Family. Bruce, your legacy will live on in the hearts of everyone you touched - "Always Smiling." Great memories in sports; cheering you on in high school, college and the NFL. God always pick the Best. Rest in Paradise!! Lackey HS Classmate `77

Daphne Key-Savoy

January 6, 2022

My Condolences to you and your family you will be dearly missed

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