Henry J. Davis was born on March 4, 1945 in Marshall, TX, to the parentage of John and Della Franklin Davis. He was the 12th of twelve siblings. Henry made a living in the construction business since the age of sixteen, retiring after 50 years from TXI. He had a huge passion for being with his family. He enjoyed his football team the Dallas Cowboys and playing dominoes. He was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter, Chantel Brightman; five sisters, Annie Ree, Velma Jean, Paula Ree Davis, Della Brightman and Alice Johnson and three brothers, Raymond, Ossie and Walter B. Davis. He leaves to cherish his memory a devoted and loving wife of 54 years, Lula Ray Littleton-Davis; from this union two children were born Laveda (Larry) Bailey of Dallas, TX and Hendrick Jason (Antainette) Davis of Arlington, TX. One grandson, Jeremiah Sowell; three brothers, Thearthur Davis, Sherman (Zeola) Davis of Dallas and Allen Davis of Fort Worth, Texas and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
A visitation for Henry will be held Friday, October 14, 2022 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Laurel Land Funeral Home, 6300 South R.L., Thornton Freeway, Dallas, TX 75232. A funeral service will occur Saturday, October 15, 2022 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, 6300 South R.L., Thornton Freeway, Dallas, TX 75232. A committal service will occur Saturday, October 15, 2022 from 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM at Laurel Land Mem Park - Dallas, 6300 S. R.L. Thornton Frwy., Dallas, TX 75232.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.laurellanddallas.com for the Davis family.
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