Fred W. Davis

1960 - 2017

Fred W. Davis

March 30, 1960

August 4, 2017

Fred W. Davis, 57, passed away from complications following a heart attack on August 4, 2017. Fred was born in Napa, California on March 30, 1960 to Orville Davis and Lois George. After graduating from Napa High School at the age of 18 he married Tina Accardo on September 23, 1978. After working several jobs in Napa, Fred started his career as a truck driver. In 1982, Fred,Tina and their baby daughter Jessica moved to Fernley, Nevada where Fred continued to work as a truck driver. In 1995 Fred started his own trucking company, F.T.D. Overland ,specializing in hauling building supplies. Fred was a devoted father who was very involved with his daughter Jessica in 4-H. In 1998 Jessica was killed in a car accident. He reduced his company down to just himself and continued to haul for the companies where he had built his reputation. Fred was an accomplished volunteer water co-coordinator for the largest subdivision in Fernley during the irrigation season. Fred always gave his unconditional love and support to his wife Tina, especially when she became the caregiver for her father in California. Fred is survived by Tina, his wife of nearly 39 years, sister Laura Davis of Las Vegas, Nevada, many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, who lovingly called him Uncle Friday,and many, many friends in the trucking industry, his neighborhood and beyond. He was a generous and kind person with a big heart who was always willing to lend a hand. He will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him. Services will be held on Saturday, August 12, 2017 at 1:00 pm at the First Baptist Church, 485 E. Main Street, Fernley, Nevada.