William Edward Davis, 83, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Monday, October 3, 2022 at his home. Born March 31, 1939 in Pulaski County, KY, he was the son of the late Emery and Nora Gosser Davis.
William worked as a machinist for 28 years at Tecumseh Products in Somerset. He was a member of Mt. Eden Baptist Church, and he enjoyed spending time hunting and fishing. William will be remembered for making knives and beautiful, handmade gun holsters, as well as being the best knife sharpener in the family.
SURVIVORS:
His beloved wife of 62 years: Dixie Riggins Davis of Russell Springs, KY
1 son: Steve Davis of Russell Springs, KY
5 daughters: Donna (John) Aaron of Greensburg, KY; Karen (Terry) Baker of Somerset, KY; Jennifer Pinner, Kimberly (Joe) Wilson, and Rebecca Luttrell all of Russell Springs, KY
10 grandchildren: Rachael (Rocky) Cremmens, Shelly (Matt) Dyer, and Leslie (Glenn) Blevins all of Somerset, KY; Krystal Popplewell, Hannah Davis, Isaac (Taylor) Wilson, and Emily Keith all of Russell Springs, KY; Michael Popplewell of Frankfort, KY; Alexzandra Davis of Columbia, KY; and Khristen (Dustin) Morgan of Waynesburg, KY
Several great-grandchildren & 1 great-great-grandchild
His beloved companion: "Patches" (his dog)
In addition to his parents, William was preceded in death by 2 sisters: Wilma Eades and Peggy Antle.
Funeral Service: Sunday, October 9, 2022 at 2:00pmCT at Bernard Funeral Home with Bro. Delvin Wilson officiating
Burial: Cedar Springs Cemetery
Visitation: Saturday, October 8, 2022 from 5:00pm-7:00pmCT and Sunday after 8:00amCT at the funeral home
Pallbearers: Joe Wilson, Isaac Wilson, Michael Popplewell, John Aaron, Matt Dyer, Brent Thomas, and Samuel Thomas.
Bernard Funeral Home in Russell Springs, KY is in charge of arrangements.
