Everett Bryan Davis Jr., 99, of New Palestine, passed away on June 10, 2016, at Sugar Creek Nursing Home in Greenfield. He was born on January 17, 1917, in Indianapolis, to Everett Davis and Jeanette (Eyer) Davis.
He met his first wife, Alice L. (Arnold) Davis, and they were happily married until her passing in 1982. He later met Dorothy (Williamson) Davis and was again blessed with many happy years until she passed away in 2012.
Everett graduated from Arsenal Tech High School. After completing his education, he worked at the Indianapolis Railroad Station during the war, and was later employed as a truck driver at Strohm Warehouse until his retirement.
Everett was known for his kindness, his smile and his giving nature. He loved being outdoors, gardening, watching old westerns on television with his family as well as reading and being able to learn all he could about the world.
Everett is survived by his children, daughter, Barbara (Ed) Stout; son, Jerry Lee (Kathy) Davis; daughter, Linda (Chuck) Davis; son, Kim (Billie) Davis; son, Randy (Tina) Davis; daughter, Jeanette (Gilberto) Pineda; daughter-in-law, Karen Davis; as well as 17 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Alice (Arnold) Davis; as well as wife, Dorothy (Williamson) Davis; his son, Larry Davis; and his grandson, Christopher William Davis.
Visitation for Everett will be held from 10 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, June 14, with funeral services following visitation at Noon on June 14, at Hendryx Mortuary — New Palestine Chapel, 19 East Main St., New Palestine, IN 46163. Arrangements are being handled by Hendryx Mortuaries.
Online condolences may be made at hendryxmortuary.com or the Hendryx Mortuaries’ Facebook page.
