Posted July 25, 2019 12:00am
Calep Davis, 94, of Wathena, Kansas passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at his home.
Calep was born on July 30, 1924 in Sparks, Kansas to Frank & Pearl Mac (Collins) Davis.
He was a member of the U.S. Army, serving in WWII. Calep was also a member of the American Legion Post #161 & the VFW Post #5531 of Wathena, Kansas. He was a heavy equipment operator & a farmer.
Calep married Helen Atwood on July 15, 1946. She preceded him in death on July 23, 2009. He was also preceded in death by his parents, six brothers & sisters.
Survivors; children, Kay Denny, Frances Zacklene, Warren Davis (Glenda),
Ruth Davis, Carl Davis (Rhonda), & Donna Davis (Floyd)
16 grandchildren & 17 great-grandchildren
Sister, Lola Mae Hatfield
Brother-in-law, Harry Mueller
Numerous nieces & nephews
Funeral Service: 11:00 A.M. Saturday, July 27, 2019
At the Harman-Rohde Funeral Home in Wathena, Kansas.
Visitation: 10:00 A.M. Saturday, 1 hour prior to service. Friends may call after 12 noon Friday.
Burial: Iola Cemetery, Sparks, Kansas., where there will be military honors under the auspices of the American Legion Post #161.
Memorials: DoniphanCounty Ambulance Fund or the Wathena EMS.
