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Donald "Don" Davis '68 September 20, 2017 8:33 AM updated: September 20, 2017 8:37 AM

Schmidt Funeral Home - East Avenue obituary
1508 East Avenue
Katy, Texas 77493
Phone: (281) 391-2424

Donald Ray Davis
June 6, 1937 - September 11, 2017

Donald Ray “Don” Davis was born on June 6, 1937 in Midland, Texas to Samuel and Nellie Walker Davis. He obtained his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from Texas A&M University – Kingsville. On June 5, 1964, he married Joyce Garner in Beeville, Texas. Don earned his Ph.D. in Chemical Oceanography from Texas A&M and began a career as a university professor of chemistry. Don also served his country in the Texas National Guard. He loved to cook and was a collector of recipes. All things Texas A&M and Aggie were special to him. His last big trip was in June to see his grandson Jacob get his senior boots.
Don passed away on Monday, September 11, 2017, in Katy, at the age of 80 years.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Joyce Davis; daughters, Diane Davis Zbasnik and her husband David, and Wendy Davis Arth and her husband Walter; grandchildren, Jacob Arth, Hannah Arth, and Heidi Arth; and a sister, Joy Goodyear. He was preceded in death by his parents.
The family will receive friends at their home from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 13, 2017. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, September 15, 2017 at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, in Katy, with The Rev. Chris Duncan officiating.
In lieu of usual remembrances, those wishing to make memorial gifts may do so to St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 5373 Franz Road, Katy, TX 77493 or to the charity of your choice.


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