After a wonderful life of 99 years and a couple of months, in the early evening of Monday, January 11th, Leo "The Lion" Davis went home to be with God and his beloved wife Barbara. He was born on October 29, 1921, to B. Frank and Leota Davis, the third of four children.
Leo was born in Leander and moved to Austin in 1925, when the family farm was unable to survive harsh weather and economic conditions. He grew up when Austin was a much smaller town, but still managed to have lots of adventures (some might call it getting into mischief). He graduated from Austin High School and shortly thereafter was "asked" to join Uncle Sam in the fight in WWII. He was willing to do his part, but his eyesight had been poor from birth, so he served his country in a different way. He was employed in defense work, serving at what was then the Magnesium Plant in north Austin. He eventually went to work for the Texas Employment (now Workforce) Commission, retiring in 1985 after a 30+ year career as a printer. He and Barbara then embarked on a second mini-career as antique dealers, making new friends along the way in that business. Throughout his life, Leo was a huge rail fan; he had always wanted to work for a railroad, but his poor eyesight denied him that dream. Instead, he became friends with the Austin Amtrak station staff, several Amtrak and freight engineers and conductors, and other "rails" like himself.
He married Barbara, the love of his life, on April 11, 1959, in her parents' home. They enjoyed 42 years of happiness together, until her death in 2001.
Leo was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Barbara, and all three of his siblings. He is survived by his loving daughter Stacy Davis (Lee), nieces and nephews Peggy Davis, Terry Davis (Sherri), Gary Davis, Craig Meier, Steve Meier, David Barron, Michael Barron, Linda Johnson, John Johnson, and many friends, both near and far.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to his caregiver Alejandro Bernal - his loving care gave Leo the precious gifts of independence and travel for the last three years. Leo now also has a second family in Aguascalientes, Mexico!
Visitation will be Friday, January 15th from noon to 1:30 at Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home, 3125 N. Lamar. The funeral service will follow at 1:30 in the Weed-Corley-Fish chapel, with a graveside service and interment at Austin Memorial Park.
If you so choose, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice. Due to Covid restrictions, guests are asked to please wear a mask and observe social distancing practices at all times.
MUCHO GOOD!!!
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