Leonard E. Davis

Leonard Earl Davis was born August 2, 1931 in Port Neches, Texas, to Mary O'Bryan Davis and Joseph C. Davis. He graduated from Port Neches High School and attended Lamar University. He enjoyed the Boy Scouts, traveling with his troop to Philmont and achieving the rank of Eagle.

In 1951, during the Korean War, he volunteered in the Air Force where he taught math and physics in the cadet-training program. He then attended Trinity University and graduated in 1953, majoring in mathematics. After graduating from Trinity, he attended the University of Texas Law School and graduated in January of 1958.

Following law school, he moved to San Antonio to begin his law practices. As a young attorney, he was active in San Antonio politics. He hosted many national dignitaries in that role in the late 60's. His primary practice was in real estate and land development. Along with practicing law, he organized and managed many ranch investment groups. Most ranches were in the Texas hill country; others in southwestern Colorado and Belize. He developed several subdivisions, including Bandera River Ranch. He practiced law for 52 years in San Antonio, Texas and was given the highest possible rating, AV, by his peers. He was active in civic activities in San Antonio and served as president of the downtown Optimist Club and Northwest Rotary Club.

He was an active member of Coker United Methodist Church, as well as Travis Park United Methodist and St. Stephens United Methodist before that. He helped organize Roy Mass Youth Alternatives and served on its board since its inception.

He is survived by his wife Jean Wilson Davis; a son Dean R. Davis (his wife Pamela), their two sons, Dean R. Davis, Jr. (Russell) and Henry (Hank) Davis of Plano, Texas; his daughter Deanna Davis Holmes (her husband, Jeff), their children Shelby and Jared Holmes of Springfield, MO; a younger brother, Oliver H. Davis of Silsbee, Texas. His older sister, Elaine Davis of Shattuck of Rusk, Texas is deceased.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm - 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 6, 2013 at Porter Loring Mortuary North.

CELEBRATION OF LIFE SERVICE

FRIDAY, JUNE 7, 2013

11:00 A.M.

COKER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

231 E. NORTH LOOP ROAD

Pastor Barbara Galloway will officiate. A reception will follow the Celebration of Life service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Coker United Methodist Church or Roy Mass Youth Alternatives.