Ervin Davis

Ervin Davis, 92, of Waco, passed away Friday at his residence. Funeral services will be11:00 AM Monday, March 12, 2018 at Connally/Compton Funeral Directors with Dr. Cary Killough officiating. Interment will follow in Waco Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Sunday, March 11th at the funeral home from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

Mr. Davis was born on December 2, 1925 in Pearl, Texas to William Alvis and Hattie Ruth (DeLoach) Davis. He served his country in the United States Army during WW II with his twin brother Erwin as a bazooka team. Ervin was the recipient of 2 bronze stars as well as many other decorations and citations for his service. On February 20, 1955 he began his barber career in the SUB at Baylor University, where he worked for 56 years. Mr. Davis continued to work up until the time of his death. He was a member of Meadowbrook Baptist Church. Mr. Davis was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Wilburn Davis and Wayman Davis and sisters, Irene Schroeder and LaVetta Davis.

Survivors include his son, Eddy Davis and wife, Linda of Lorena; daughter, Darla Wilson and husband, Dwain of Waco; brother, Erwin Davis of Austin; sister, LaVerne Necessary of Gatesville; grandchildren, Michele Hawkins and husband, Chris, Carey Wood and husband, Mick, Eddy Davis, Jr. and wife, Megan, Scott Wilson, and Shane Wilson and wife, Danielle; 8 great grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild and numerous, nieces, nephews and special friend, Peggy Townsend.