Harvey J. Davis

Harvey J. Davis, 86, of Springfield, passed away Nov. 8, 2018, from complications of Parkinson’s, while in the comfort of his home. He was surrounded with the love and prayers of his family.
Davis was born June 1, 1932, in Joplin, to the late Ralph West Davis and Flossie Olive (Ritter) Davis. Raised in Joplin, he attended and graduated from Joplin High School with the class of 1950. He then furthered his education at the University of Arkansas, graduating with a degree in architecture. Davis served his country by enlisting in the United States Air Force in June of 1955. Once advancing to the rank of Captain, Harvey became a Jet Pilot Trainer. After his service, Davis was honorably discharged in June of 1959. He then moved to Springfield to start work at an architectural firm. Later, he would own and operate the Marrs-Davis and International Materials companies, as well as MidWest Truck Stop of Willow Springs, El Rancho Truck Plaza of Cabool, and Greenfield Trading Post of Greenfield.
In his younger days, Davis enjoyed hunting and fishing and later became an avid golfer. He was past president of Greene Hills Country Club and designed the back nine holes, where many have enjoyed his work there. He was also an avid Arabian horse breeder and had earned many awards showing his beautiful horses.
Davis is survived by his beloved wife of 48 years, Patricia (Calhoon) Davis; sons, Jay Ralph Davis and Scott Daniel Davis, both of Springfield and David Lee Showalter of Nixa; sister, Mary Jane Stephens of Joplin; 11 grandchildren; as well as a host of great-grandchildren and extended family and friends. He was preceded in death by: sons, Terry J. Davis and Gaylon Allen Davis; a grandson; a great-granddaughter; and a sister, Naida Davis.
A memorial visitation will be held at The Cafe, 3521 W. Kearney Street, Springfield, Nov. 24, 2018, from noon until 3 p.m. Friends are welcome to come and share memories of Davis. Memorials are being directed to Phoenix Hospice, 3033 S. Kansas Expressway, Springfield, MO 65807. Arrangements have been entrusted to Buchanan Funeral Home in Monett.