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Kyle Davis Obituary
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He was known to his friends as "The Wall."
It was a tribute to the ferocity Kyle brought to his beloved sport, soccer, and the way other players seemed to bounce off him as they went for the ball, said his grandfather, Marvin Dixon.
Kyle was among six 9-year-olds who died in the Plaza Towers Elementary School. Kyle had taken shelter in the school's gymnasium with dozens of other students.
"He was in the position that the teacher told them to be in -crouched down with their hands over their heads," Dixon said. "The medical examiner said either some big rock or beam or something fell right on the back of his neck. He said he died instantly."
It would take a sizeable force to bring down Kyle's large but playful personality.
"He was a pretty big kid," Dixon said. "Whenever he had the ball, other kids would just bounce off of him. That's why they called him that. ... He was just the kindest, most giving kid you would ever meet. He had a g rin from ear to ear."
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101 Entries
Morioka Ahrens
May 15, 2025
God bless your sweet soul little one, you are with your ancestors now
Dan Gomez
October 19, 2021
May The souls of the face will departed through the name of Jesus Christ rest in peace amen RIP Kyle, you belong to our Lord and savior now.
Koji Stangler
May 14, 2021
I missed you Kyle, rest in peace (R.I.P)!
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Kaylee Davis
March 5, 2015
To me and my family and the other angel kids
sissy loves u a lot!
kaylee davis
December 28, 2013
miss u kyle so much love ya and miss ya so much see u when I get heaven bro Kaylee davis your sis
Cassidy Anders
November 12, 2013
Kyle,
I miss playing soccer in my backyard with you, blaring Kids Bop and dancing. Playing with Kaylee & hiding in your moms closet. We use to do everything together.. I miss you so much.. You don't deserve to go, no kid does. I hate not having you here.. I miss you so much.. But you went away.. And I will see you again.. I just want to hear your voice once more.. I love you so very much baby boy. Miss having our sleep overs, I love you Kyle Steven Davis. Love,
Cassidy..
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June 24, 2013
I am sorry for the loss of your precious child.. There is not much I can say that will take away the way that you are feeling right now. But I do know that God can help. At Psalm 56:8 David pleaded to God: "Do put my tears in your skin bottle. Are they not in your book? Like David I know that God is aware of your pain and what you are going through emotionally. He will continue to give you what you need to live each day without Kyle.
Cathy Richardson
June 4, 2013
I am so sorry for your broken hearts! I also rejoice with you that you will see your precious Kyle again. I ask God to heal your hearts so that you can think of him with more smiles than tears as time goes by. Love all of you!
Renee Marsh
June 4, 2013
You are in my prayers, God please give them peace, love you all
June 2, 2013
I'm so sorry for the loss of your precious son.
Mandy
June 1, 2013
Prayers from Colorado, may god be with your family at this hard time!
Sandra Fail
May 29, 2013
Prayers and arms wrapped in love for your family during this painful time. Take comfort in knowing that you now have a special guardian angel to watch over you. Bobby, Sandra, Linda and Barbara Fail. We grew up with Brother Ray and Sister Dottie as our pastoral family in Bath, SC.
A CHAS GLADNEY
May 29, 2013
The pain in the loss of a child I know must be unbearable. You may also be thinking, why God did this to me. You know Job also thought that all the thing he suffered we done by God and he found out he was wrong. You can trust in your creator to help you through this painful time as he did for Job. We are all being tormented by the same person, Satan, who would love for you to pull back from our God of comfort. The Psalmist and King David understood this and sang; "God will become a secure height for anyone crushed, a secure height in times of distress" (Psalms 9:9 & 10). He too had lost a child. Trust that God will also help you through this unbearable situation.
troylyn-crayton- jefferson & family
May 29, 2013
to the davis family, keep your hands in god's unchanging hands and god bless you all.
KATHY SCHLOTTERBECK
May 28, 2013
R.I.P. SWEET CHILD
Rebekah Shinn
May 26, 2013
I know i didnt know u but loseing someone in this world is very hard i wish the best for your family we lost u and god gained an angle we miss u and love u
Shinn
May 26, 2013
So sorry for your loss. I am sending prayers your way and even though it will take time I am hoping God leads your family into brighter days.
Richardson & Franklin families
May 26, 2013
We are so saddened by the recent events and hope that the remaining family stay strong and know that we send our heartfelt sympathies and continued prayers. God Bless us all.
Sharon Rogers
May 25, 2013
Prayers
Patricia Mathis Reynolds
May 25, 2013
My heart felt prayers are being sent to the family of Kyle, let it be known that the pain you feel is shared from Bath, SC We dearly loved the Dixon family. Praying for you all. The Mathis Family.
Debbie & Megan Boldea
May 25, 2013
Sending prayers from Kansas that the peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with all of those who lost a loved one. God bless Kyle's family, sorry for your loss, words are not enough, but know that we are thinking of you.
Linda Hubbart
May 24, 2013
My heart aches for your family. He is in jesus loving arms now. I'm so sorry for your loss. God be with you.
Linda. (Edmond, Ok.)
Duana
May 24, 2013
Peace to all of you! You're in the arms of the angels Kyle.
Kathy Dull
May 24, 2013
Such a sweet Soul. I am sorry for ur loss, deeply SORRY. Ur Family are n my thoughts and Prayers.
Mary
May 24, 2013
God go with you as you mourn this incredible child.May his soul and all the souls of the faithfully departed rest in peace. Amen
Sonya Henshaw
May 24, 2013
So sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers.
Kevin, Mandy, Kyler and Ava Baldwin
May 24, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family and friends. My God comfort you during this time of sorrow.
Miranda Miller
May 24, 2013
Thoughts and prayers are being sent from Kansas. May god hold you in his ever loving arms in this most difficult of times
Don & Irene Steimel
May 24, 2013
Our hearts go out to all of you. Don and I are so sorry that we cannot be their with all of you. You are in our prayers and love all of you dearly. He was indead a very special young man.
Linda Fiesel
May 24, 2013
What a handsome little angel. Words cannot express the grief that so many are feeling for these precious children. May everyone's prayers sustain you and your family in the days, weeks, and months ahead and may God wrap his loving arms around you and give you peace.
The Campbell's
May 23, 2013
We are very sorry for your loss and are sending prayers for you! May god comfort you during this time.
Denise
May 23, 2013
I wish to extend my deepest sympathy to you on the loss of your loved one. At this most difficult time, comfort is needed. Please be assured that God truly cares for you and when you pray to Him, He will hear your cries and help you to cope.(Psalms 65:2)
Tammy Owens
May 23, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of u. So very sorry for ur loss.....Tammy, Kaitlyn&Bree
RJ Escoe
May 23, 2013
To the family of this little brave warrior make The Lord be with you in this time of sorrow,the 23rd song will help at this time.May god be with you.PS from a father
Lyndsey Chlebek
May 23, 2013
Rest in Peace sweet one! Soar on the wings of eagles to the highest mountain top. Prayers to your family and those who knew and loved you.
Deborah Bitto
May 23, 2013
May the Lord comfort you and the family. Many blessings to you all!
Vincent & Brenda Equigua
May 23, 2013
We were so impressed with Kyle's personality seeing him last week he hugged both of us saying I don't know you but my Mom told me who you are. What a sweetheart! Mikki, Sharon, Terry and Terrell you are all in our prayers. May God give you strength and comfort in the coming days, weeks and months. If you need anything please let us know.
May 23, 2013
Praying for your family during this difficult time. Taken from the this world way to soon. May peace be found in knowing you will be watching over your family.
Jennifer Sturgeon
May 23, 2013
What a sweet boy. Our hearts are heavy with tears & prayers for your family.
Lisa Jackson
May 23, 2013
God will watch over the little angel until you see him again, To God be the Glory!
Regina Lynne
May 23, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with everyone who knew and loved Kyle. You have my deepest sympathy. May God comfort you in your time of sorrow.
Nancy Braswell
May 23, 2013
I am sending my thoughts from Hickory NC. I am so very sorry. I am praying for your family as you grieve. With Love
Joy
May 23, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time of unsepakable loss. God comfort you and help you find peace.
Penny M
May 23, 2013
My heart breaks for you and your family in the loss of your son. I don't live where you are but you are in my thought and prayers. One day you will be reunited with him again. God Bless you!
Laura Blackledge
May 23, 2013
May Kyle rest in peace. What a sweet boy. I am so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Tiffany Jones
May 23, 2013
May this sweet baby rest in peace, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
Corie Baker
May 23, 2013
Bless you in your time of loss now and forever. You are in the hearts and prayers of many people. I am so very sorry. Our hearts are heavy for your family.
Bryan Cline
May 23, 2013
Dear Mikki and family may God keep you and give you strength and peace. I'm so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you. God bless you and your family with love.
Rick & Sharon Cole
May 23, 2013
Mikki and family our heart aches for you. We will keep you in our prayers. We are so honored that we got to meet Kyle. He was a precious little boy that was soon to become our grandson. We felt like he was already part of our family.
May 23, 2013
Just know you have an entire country praying in your behalf. We can not say we know how you feel but we feel the sting of pain that this type of tragedy brings.
Scott Chamberland
May 23, 2013
Please accept my Deepest Sympathies
Denise Wisley
May 23, 2013
Rest In Peace Little Angel, though I did not know you or your family personally, my heartfelt sympathies wrap each of your family members tightly to give them comfort as they lovingly remember a lifetime of memories of your smile & laughter in which they'll cherish in their hearts always. God Bless and Rest In Peace..
Jennifer Douglas
May 23, 2013
I'm sorry for your lost. I will pray for you and your family
Maryellen
May 23, 2013
My sincerest sympathies for this dear little angel, Kyle Davis. May God Bless and keep you. R.I.P. Kyle.
Lieu Ann Weaver
May 22, 2013
We all share a piece of your heartache because you are dearly loved and we ache with this great loss. I love you all!
Cheryl Ross
May 22, 2013
Another adorable angel. My heart, thoughts and prayers go out to Kyle's family. I watched this tradegy unfold and my heart was broken. God bless you and comfort you in your time of grief.
Edna Nitzel
May 22, 2013
May God send the CONFORTER to all of you Sharion remember the pray you prAyed for me he will be there
Kyle a d Mark will get alone well
Gwenna Glover
May 22, 2013
Mikki, my heart aches for you! Love you and will continue to keep you and your family in my prayers.
Linda
May 22, 2013
Our prayers and deepest sympathy at the loss of Kyle.
May 22, 2013
My heart aches for you. May God fill you with His peace and comfort you beyond measure.
Mrs. Lynn Downs
3rd gr. Teacher
Lake Dallas ISD, TX
May 22, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Robin Herring. Conroe, TX
Karen Mulanax
May 22, 2013
Prayers for all of the family, There is a new angel in heaven!
Laura Wells
May 22, 2013
RIP God's little Angel.
Beth Nix
May 22, 2013
Mikki, I am friends with Sarah McCorkle. My heart is broken for you. I am praying comfort over you. I don't know what else to say but that I am so so sorry, and if you need anything, let Sarah know and we will get you anything you need. Love you.
Cindy Rooms
May 22, 2013
Mikki,
My heart aches for you and your family, I too lost my son years ago. No words to express my sorrow for you.
Love you
Tammy Schnorr
May 22, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss of your son. I am a mother and grandmother and it is just so heartbreaking that you lost your beautiful child. May God give you strength and comfort in the days ahead.
Kim Davis
May 22, 2013
Mikki, I'm so so sorry for your loss. I can't even put into words the pain my heart felt when I heard the news. Just know we are all here for you whenever you need us. And know that if God brings you to it, He will also bring you through it. We love you and your family and you are in our prayers.
Andrea
May 22, 2013
I myself is a mother of two. I can not even fathom of what you are going through right now. I pray for peace and comfort for you and your family.
May 22, 2013
Sounds like Heaven is a little bit sweeter now...God bless you and your family.
darla heald
May 22, 2013
Sending your family prayers and sympathy.....
Lori Coonrod
May 22, 2013
God be with all of you and bring you peace and comfort. There are no words to describe how very sorry I am for your loss.
Julie Donlon
May 22, 2013
Mikki and Kaylee, our hearts goes out to you both. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Pamela Gregory Yates
May 22, 2013
Mikki, My heart just aches for you and your family! Please know we are praying for your comfort, and peace that only God can give. Please give Dottie and Bro. Dixon a hug for me. Love Pamela Gregory Yates from Augusta, Ga.
Charina Estrada
May 22, 2013
Mikki,
I am very sorry for what has happened. As a mother myself I am just heartbroken for your family. If there is anything we can do just let us know.
Respectfully,
Cris, Charina, Kameron and Dallas Estrada
Charina Estrada
May 22, 2013
Mikki,
I am extremely sorry for what has happened. As a mother myself I am just heartbroken for your family. If there is anything you need let me know.
Respectfully,
Cris, Charina, Kameron and Dallas Estrada
Yesenia Gonzalez
May 22, 2013
R.I.P Kyle
May 22, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with the Davis family.
Lori Van Winkle
May 22, 2013
I didn't know your son, but I wanted to express that I am so sorry for your loss and I know there are no words to help ease your sorrow. I have a son named Kyle and my birthday is June 16th. Your little Angel left this world way too soon and is watching over you now. My heart goes out to you and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Cristina Lozoya
May 22, 2013
Words cannot express how sorry I am about this great loss.. I know how devoted you are to your children and to your family. He will never be forgotten, and never far from our thoughts. The love you have will carry you through, you are never alone. Love you!
Debbie Gregory
May 22, 2013
I love you all and the only comfort from this is that Kyle is with Jesus and those gone before us and one day you shall see him again....Praying everyday for you all...All my love, Deb
Bertha Zitterkob
May 22, 2013
Mikki
My condolences to you and your family. Thinking of you.
amy kelley
May 22, 2013
the lord is hugging your son right now telling him he will never be scared again. you will be reunited in time and you son will always be right next to you when the sun shines on your face he is kissing you telling you hes ok now.mommy its ok here im happy and i will see you in time and until then i will always be all aroud you
Jarred Myers
May 22, 2013
Mikki I'm so sorry for your loss I only got to meet your son one time but he was very respectable and I know a joy to be around my thoughts and prayers are with you
New Beginnings Ms. Pugh
May 22, 2013
We thank the family for allowing us to be a part of Kyle's life. He will be greatly missed. May God continue to bless the family.
Greatfully submitted
New Beginnings Counseling Services
May 22, 2013
Mikki, I am sorry for your loss my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God give you comfort and strength.
Donna Johnson
Randy Petty
May 22, 2013
Mikki,
I don't have the words to express how sorry I am for your loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Lela French
May 22, 2013
I have been praying for your family even though I knew of no connection. May you find strength and peace from the Lord. I just read Kyle's obit in the newspaper. That smile drew me to him. Your family has my deepest sympathy and prayers. Please give my sympathy to his Aunt TaShonda with whom I used to work.
carolyn deal
May 22, 2013
I know you are playing at the playground in heaven with no pain or worries. You will be greatly missed rip Kyle
Cheryl Edgemon
May 22, 2013
You have been in my thoughts and prayers continually. Just hold on to fact he is sitting next Jesus....please remember I am here if you need someone to talk to that knows exactly what you are going through right now. Hugs to you and your family.
Anon.
May 22, 2013
Cried alot of tears for these kids ,That I dont even know , But as a mother and grandmother I had to say something to try to comfort. So sorry for the loss and know that he is in Gods Hands and i Peace . GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY !
Melody Winfrey
May 22, 2013
My daughter, Jennifer Carter, loved working with you and I know that her heart goes out to you as well as mine. May GOD grant you the strength and comfort that you need during this time. Much love for you and your family.
Audre Mills
May 22, 2013
I do not know you or your child, but offer you my deepest sympathy and condolences. While I know you would prefer your beautiful child was still here with you, I hope and pray you will find peace in knowing Kyle is with Jesus and he is now forever happy and young.
Kris Hendricks
May 22, 2013
Mikki, I am so sorry for your loss. May you find strength in your faith in God during this difficult time. My heart goes out to you.
Bette Drylie
May 22, 2013
Mikki you are in my thoughts and prayers for you, your daughter and family.
We are here for you during your times.
Tina & Steve Vaughn
May 22, 2013
Mikki my heart and prayes goes out to you and your family. He was a very loved young man again you and your family ate in our prayes and thought.
May 22, 2013
Praying for God's comfort for each of you.
Nicole Swindall
May 22, 2013
Mikki my prayers our with you & your family. May God continue to give you strength & comfort. If you need anything please feel free to let me know. God bless you!
Marlene Smith
May 22, 2013
Thoughts and prayers are with you,asking God to wrap his arms around you!
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