Don Edward Davis' Obituary
Don Edward Davis was born January 13, 1941, in New Orleans, Louisiana, and passed away July 15, 2025, at the age of 84 in Cedar Park, Texas, after a brief illness. Don is survived and missed by his wife of 62 years, Ava Carolyn Harden Davis; his daughters Ava Diane Davis Baker (Tom Fairchild) of Cedar Park, TX, and Jennifer Carolyn Davis Kiger, of Murfreesboro, TN; his five grandchildren, Jordan Beverly Owen Sarot (Gerret Sarot), Ethan Christopher Kiger, Emily Grace Ariella Kiger, Eliana Rene Carolyn Kiger, Elizabeth Ava Faith Kiger; and his two great grandchildren Michael Ray Harlan, and James Levi Sanchez–Sarot; his brother, Joseph Bertoli Rodriguez (Elizabeth “Betsy” Warren); sister-in-law, Susan Clydette Harden Borwick; cousin Gary Clark; and many nieces and nephews.
Don is preceded in death by his parents, Roderick Bertoli Davis and Rebecca Beatrice (Webb) Davis; sister Dolores Ann Davis; brothers Steven Gerald Davis, Sr., and Robert Edwin Davis; aunt Pauline (Webb) Clark; and uncle Malcolm Clark.
In 1963 in Dallas, Texas, Don married the love of his life, Ava Carolyn Harden, after meeting her through his sister, Dolores. They soon had their daughter, Diane, with their daughter, Jennifer, being born seven years later. Don and Ava were steadfastly devoted to one another, and celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary in April, 2025. The couple remained in Dallas for 60 years of marriage until 2023, when they moved to be closer to their daughter, Diane, in Cedar Park, Texas.
Don was a proud US Postal Service employee, retiring after nearly 40 years of service. One of his favorite jobs as a younger man, was working for the Motion Picture Theatre Film Service in Dallas, Texas.
Don was a classic car enthusiast and loved working on his own cars. He was a lover of art, and was especially proud of his family’s original paintings. His favorite taste in music was opera, but he also loved 50s rock and roll, classic country, blues, and anything recommended by his brother Steve.
Don spoke fondly of visiting his grandmother and other family members in Duck Hill, MS, as a child. He loved the New Orleans area, and enjoyed an extensive post card collection with scenes from the region. Don loved to read books on philosophy and history.
Don will be missed by his family, especially his wife, Ava, with whom he was practically inseparable.
Services will be held on Saturday, August 2, at Restland Funeral Home in the Wildwood Chapel. A visitation will begin at 1:00 pm, with the funeral following at 2:00 pm.
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