Belated
news, as noted in ALPA’s In Memoriam column, the passing of NWA Capt. Albert
M. Davis…….
~ IN MEMORY
~
Military
veteran, NC/RC/NWA Capt. Albert Myron
Davis
August 6,
1933 - October 7, 2019
Captain Albert Myron Davis, age 86, departed this life on
Oct 7th at his home in Springfield, MO. He is survived by his wife Betty plus many
other close family members.
Captain Davis’ obituary may be found online at
For those wishing to contact the family, whitepages lists
their address as
1717 E Republic Rd Apt A3
, Springfield, MO 65804
Thank you,
~ Carol for the PCN
Obituary…………….. Albert M. Davis of Springfield, MO, Missouri
Captain Albert Myron Davis, 86, departed this life on Oct 7,
2019 at his home in Springfield, MO. He was born Aug 6, 1933 in Boardman, OH to
Myron & Violet (Thornquest) Davis.
Al graduated from Boardman High where he had been a member
of the HiY Honor Roll and Rifle Team all 4 years. He won the NRA Sharpshooter
Championship his senior year. He attended college 2 years then enlisted in the
US Air Force. While in pilot training he was selected Aviation Cadet of the
Month & graduated at the top of his class. During the Korean War he was an
Instructor Pilot for the T-33, B25, and T-29 bombers and during the Vietnam was
a Senior Navigator (Pilot) for the KC 97 Aerial Refueling plane. During his 17
years in the US Air Force and II Nat’l Guard he was commissioned Captain
status. He was contacted by North Central Airlines (now Delta) and asked to fly
for them which he did for 22 years. During those years he was honored to
receive “Crew of the Year” Award in 1967.
In Feb 1950 Al married Marcia Mann of Seville, OH. They had
3 children, Gregory, Mark and Marcia Anne. Gregory passed away at the age 9.
After retiring they moved to the Harrison, Arkansas area and warmer weather
where AL volunteered many hours of community services….AARP tax preparations,
teaching Adult Literacy classes, working in the community Food Pantry and etc.
After 51 years of marriage Marcia passed away in 2009. After suffering a severe
stroke in 2015 Al married his care giver and best friend, Betty Shuller of
Springfield, MO. in May, 2016.
Al was a gentle, quiet, caring Christian with a high regard
for honesty and strong moral values and character. He served as a Trustee in
the United Methodist Church. Al had a life long passion for the automobile and
motorcycle. He drove and rode them and bought and sold them for fun and profit.
Al was a proud American and lifelong member of the NRA. He was part of the
greatest generation this nation has ever produced.
In addition to his parents, son (Gregory) and wife (Marcia)
he was preceded in death by his brother, Bob Davis, a granddaughter, Erica
Ellen Davis and bro-in-law Ray Perkins.
He is survived by his wife, Betty, his son Mark (Kim) Davis,
daughter Marcia Anne (Greg) Wolf, grandchildren, Cameron and Meghan Wolf and
Rhiannon Davis, step grandchildren, Lindsay and Deric (April) Wolf, 2 sisters,
Marylee Perkins and Marjorie (Bob) DeHoff, sister-in-law Wanda Davis, and
nieces, nephews and a host of friends and extended family.
The family wishes to especially thank Pamela & Lori of
Phoenix Hospice for the wonderful loving care they gave Al.
Graveside services
will be held at Missouri Veterans Cemetery (5201 S. Southwood Rd Springfield,
MO) on Tuesday, Oct 15, 2019 at 11 AM. Following the burial, at 12 noon there
will be a celebration of Al’s life at Residence Inn (1303 East Kingsley St, Springfield,
MO).
In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to: Honor
Flight of the Ozarks (P.O. Box 3964 Springfield, MO 65808 (noted in memory of
Al Davis) http://www.honorflightoftheozarks.org or the Veterans project of your
choice.
Online condolences may be made at www.klingnerfuneralhome.com
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