Glen Wayne Davis Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Glen Davis, age 68 of Albia, passed away Friday, July 4, 2014, at Monroe County Hospital in Albia. Glen was born March 3, 1946, to Handy Clifford and Elsie Blanche (King) Davis. He attended Buffalo Wallow Country School and later attended Albia High School, graduating in the class of 1964. After high school, Glen served his country in the Unites States Army during Vietnam. After returning from Vietnam, he married Lois Dianne Barnes on September 2, 1971, at the Methodist Church in Albia. To this union, 2 sons, Steve and Scott were born. After returning from Vietnam, Glen worked at Chamberlains in Albia for 19 ¾ years. He worked at Hormel in Ottumwa for 12 years and then at Pella Corp. for 18 years. Glen was a member of the National Trappers Association and the National Rifle Association. He enjoyed being outdoors, doing things such as hunting, fishing, trapping, and gardening. Glen especially enjoyed spending time with his family. Glen is survived by his wife, Dianne; 2 sons, Steve Davis of Ankeny and Scott (Renee) Davis of Pella; 6 grandchildren, Gabe, Kaden, Shianne, Lane, Blake, and Carter; 2 sisters, Eva (Donnie) Kabler of Nelson, MO and Ina (Raymond) Hartman of Ottumwa; and 2 brothers, Fred (Wuaneta) Davis of Newton and Paul (Alice) Davis of Albia. . He was preceded in death by his parents, Handy and Elsie; a brother, John Davis; a sister, Ada Mae Barnes; and a great-nephew, J.J. Knapp. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, July 8, 2014, at Tharp Funeral Home in Albia, with military rites provided by the American Legion of Albia, Melrose, and Lovilia. Following services, Glen will be cremated per his wish and a private family burial will be held at a later date. Visitation will be 2 p.m-8 p.m., Monday, July 7, 2014, at Tharp Funeral Home in Albia, with Glen's family present from 6-8 p.m. Memorials may be made to Monroe County Hospice.

Glen Wayne Davis

March 3, 1946 - July 4, 2014