Connis Lee Daws

Connis Lee Daws passed away peacefully on June 22, 2025. Although the family is devastated by this loss, they are comforted knowing that Mimi and Dawzy are together again in the arms of the Lord.

Connis was born on June 26, 1946 to Wayland Daws and Celestine Spencer. He grew up in Throckmorton, Texas. Those who knew Connis would be unsurprised to hear that he was quite the troublemaker, always getting into mischief wherever he went. One of his greatest gifts was storytelling, and he was never short on content-sharing stories about his childhood that would leave everyone in the room doubled over in laughter. Connis never knew a stranger, and that was certainly true during his childhood in Throckmorton and the other neighboring towns he moved to.

Connis met the love of his life, Linda Cooper when she was a Junior in high school. In his words: "she was the prettiest thing you've ever seen". Shortly after meeting Linda, Connis enlisted with the United States Marine Corps. Connis joined Fox Company, part of the 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines, in 1967. During his time in Vietnam, Connis carried a picture of Linda close to his heart, which he kept with him until his final days.

Connis was wounded in combat and was awarded a Purple Heart for his bravery and service. Connis received a medical discharge and wasted no time marrying Linda who was faithfully awaiting his return home. The two were married on December 31, 1968 and moved to Olney, Texas to start their lives together. Connis and Linda's marriage was defined by unwavering devotion. Together they experienced great struggle and great joy, but the struggles never seemed that significant because of the joy they found in each other. Linda was a saint and Connis knew that. He did everything in his power to make sure she was loved and cared for during their life together.

Connis and Linda had three children: Keith Daws, Amy Daws Fisher, and Kelly Mack Daws. Connis's family was his purpose, and he built his life around them. Connis coached every football and baseball team he could and always happy to show off his "talent".

Connis and Linda were promoted to "Mimi and Dawzy" by their three grandsons: Bucky, Koy, and Callan. To Connis's delight, this meant he had many more high school football, baseball games and track meets to attend. He was just as involved with his grandsons as he was with his children and had a special relationship with them that not many are fortunate to have. Dawzy's integrity, character, and joy are defining characteristics in all three. The boys idolized Dawzy-and still do. He was the perfect example of devotion and grace, and his impact on his grandsons will last generations.

Dawzy was larger than life. He loved his Mimi, his family, making people laugh, high school sports and his dogs-Spike and Maggie May. Dawzy's trials and tribulations stood no match to his love for his Mimi and his family. He cared for Mimi through her ailing health and never once complained or showed concern for himself.

Dawzy is survived by his son, Keith Daws and wife Brandie Daws; daughter Amy Daws Fisher and husband Barry Fisher; sister Sharon Smith; brother Lonnie Stuard; grandson: Bucky Daws and wife Mikaela Daws, Koy Daws and wife Shayla Daws, Callan Ritz; Porter and Tatum Elliott; granddaughter Peyton Myers and husband Jack; great grandchildren Rayen and Wrenley Daws; Heston Elliott and Whitlee Myers; as well as many nieces and nephews.

Connis is preceded in death by his bride, Linda, son Kelly Mack, parents Wayland and Celestine and his brother Eddie Paul Charles

Connis Lee Daws-our dad, our Dawzy-was a man of uncommon joy, loyalty, humor, and heart. He leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, and service, and we were all so lucky to be part of his story.

Family visitation will be held in the chapel of Lunn Funeral Home from 6:00 to 7:00pm on Thursday, June 26, 2025. Funeral services will take place at 11:00 am on Friday, June 27, 2025, at First Baptist Church in Olney, with Jimmy Rogers, officiating. Burial will follow at Restland Cemetery.

Memorial donations in memory of Connis can be made to Texas South Plains Honor Flight, at P.O. Box 94787, Lubbock, TX 79493 or via their website (https://www.texassouthplainshonorflight.org/).