GREENFIELD
Billy H. Davis, age 83, of Greenfield, passed away on Monday, May 20, 2019 at St. Vincent Heart Center. He was born in Portland, Tennessee on August 4, 1935.
He served in the U.S. Army stationed in Germany from 1958-1960. Billy married Nancy L. (Ruppert) on January 28, 1958.
He worked for Mayflower as a mechanic and was also a carpenter for Local Union #301. Billy was a member of Indy Idlers Hot Rod Club.
He loved fishing, bird watching, and his dogs. Billy always had a smile on his face. He was known as a kind, welcoming and laid-back person. He was lovingly referred to as “Taw” by many.
Billy is survived by his wife, Nancy “Nonnie” Davis; daughters, Kristi (Steve) Harris and Kelli (Freddie) Miller; five grandchildren, Rick Harris, Jeff (Chrissy) Harris, John (Brandi) Harris, Dustin (Danielle) Hockett, and Derek (Angelica) Hockett; 15 great-grandchildren; and brother, Phillip Joe (Merle) Davis.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother; three sisters; and a great-granddaughter.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 23, 2019, from 6:30 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Erlewein Mortuary & Crematory, 1484 W. US Hwy. 40, Greenfield, IN 46140. A funeral service will be held on Friday, May 24, 2019, at 12:00 p.m. with viewing one hour prior to the service at the mortuary. Pastor Larry Fannin will be officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made by mail to the Hancock County Humane Society, 214 E. Main Street, Greenfield, IN 46140 or envelopes will be available at the mortuary. Friends may share a memory or a condolence at www.erleweinmortuary.com.
