Joe David Davis
1940-2015
Joe David Davis, 75, passed away on May 27, 2015 in Texas City, Texas.
Joe was born January 25, 1940 in Centralia, Illinois, to the late Lola and Fred Davis. Joe's family moved to Bay City, Texas in 1941, then on to Houston, Texas, where Joe graduated from Bellaire High School in 1957. Joe attended the University of Texas at Austin, taking time off to serve in the Texas Air National Guard and the United States Air Force Reserve from 1963-64 before being honorably discharged. In 1965, Joe graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering.
He began his engineering career with Robishaw Engineering in Houston, Texas, and then joined Belmas in 1966. In 1972, Joe made his final career move to Fluor. Joe's distinguished career with Fluor took him to various regions around the world, including a two year stint with his family in London, England. Back in Houston, Joe assumed the role of Vice-President and General Manager of Fluor's Houston Operations Center in 1988, spending 3 years in the role he called "his most rewarding" before moving to Hanford, WA as President of Fluor Daniel Northwest. Joe retired in 1999 to enjoy his true passions: family, friends and fishing.
He is survived by the love of his life, his wife of 50 years, Anne Davis; son David Davis and wife Dianna; son Mark Davis and wife Christa; and three grandchildren, John, Michael and Emma.
Memorial services will be held June 11, 2015 at 10 am at Memorial Drive Methodist Church, 12955 Memorial Drive, Houston, TX 77079, with a reception to follow immediately afterward. A graveside service will be held at 1:30 at Memorial Oaks Funeral Home, 13001 Katy Freeway, Houston, TX 77079.
To honor Joe, his family is establishing an endowed scholarship for engineering at the University of Texas at Austin. In lieu of customary remembrances, those so desiring may contribute to the endowment with gifts directed to The University of Texas at Austin, Attn: Catherine Ott Griffith for Joe Davis, P.O. Box 7458, Austin, Texas, 78713-7458.

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Published by Houston Chronicle on Jun. 7, 2015.

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Cheryl Smith

July 8, 2015

I worked for Joe in Richland, WA when he was President of Fluor Daniel Northwest. I will always remember him saying, "There isn't anything I can't do with a #2 pencil and a Big Chief tablet." And I believe that. He was a great man and he will be missed.

Carl & Claudette Bailey

June 26, 2015

Dearest Anne, We just learned of Joe's tragic accident, and we are so very sorry to hear this sad news. We had changed our email address some time ago, and weren't getting a lot of our emails until recently. Carl and I are heartbroken to hear of Joe's passing. Carl said that Joe was the first friend he met when he moved to Bay City ca. 1946. As you know, they have been good friends since that time. I know he is truly missed by all of your family and friends. He was a wonderful man who touched the lives of so many others in a very positive way. Our love, thoughts, and prayers are with you and your family. Love, Carl and Claudette

June 9, 2015

Joe was my first Boss, 1977-1978, at Fluor and was such a kind and understanding person to work for as he was interested in everyone's well being.
I was so sad to learn of his passing and want the family to know he treated all his co-workers with dignity and respect and was a great teacher.
Carolyn Mead Lee

Colin C Senior

June 6, 2015

Few people have had such a profound positive impact on the lives of others as did Joe Davis. Joe was a genuine gentleman and a friend to everyone. As a senior leader in the Fluor Houston office, Joe indeed demonstrated his leadership abilities, providing guidance and solid, ethical management in a straightforward manner that all who worked with him very much respected and appreciated. Joe was able to manage and lead others in a way that served as an outstanding example for his associates, and clients, to follow. Joe was able to do all of this yet remain a sincere gentleman and fine individual. It was a pleasure to know you, Joe, and you will be dearly missed.

Shelly Kempster

June 3, 2015

Joe was my first project manager at Fluor. He was a dear and humorous man. Dedicated and encouraging manager. A devoted family man. Loved his hobbies. He will be missed. I feel lucky to have known him.

Mike and Donna Davis

May 29, 2015

Anne, may you and your family find peace with Joe's passing. Donna and I still can't believe Joe has left this world. Both of us so looked forward to yours and Joe's visits. Visiting and fishing with Joe while you and Donna were busy at the beauty/nail shop, having lunch out or shopping made us all happy. Donna and I will continue to pray that all your family including David and his family and Mark and his family find peace through the Lord and know for sure that Joe has indeed traveled to a better place. We will continue to pray for all of you. Donna and I will attend the visitation and funeral. We will get the final arrangements from the Memorial Oaks website. Please let us know if there is anything we can help you with.
Love,
Donna and Mike

sheila carter

May 28, 2015

Anne, I'm heart sick to hear about Joe. I'm not sure how I will tell Ron. I can not imagine what you are going through. I'm glad your family is with you. If I could help your pain in anyway I would. You and Joe were two very special and caring people and helped so many. I will be out of town until June 14th but hope I can bring Ron to the service. Just know our prayers, thoughts and love are with you. Sheila

Joyce Summerour Blake

May 27, 2015

Anne I am praying for you and your family during this hard time. One day at a time sweet Jesus. I'm still doing that 4 yrs later. GOD bless and keep you.

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