Walter William Davis

Obituary for Walter Davis Walter Davis, beloved husband, dad, and grandpa, began his walk in Heaven on May 22, 2022. He was born in Moriarty, New Mexico on May 27, 1937. He left Moriarty to serve his country in the U.S. Navy from 1955-1959. Upon returning, he had various jobs including ranching and farming. He leaves behind a wife, Frances Davis, a daughter, Kelly Miles, a sister, Shirley Maldonado, a brother, Ronald “Tooter” Davis, stepdaughters, Debbie Adcock and Kathy Ness, and a stepson, Charles Emig, as well as numerous grandchildren and other cherished family members. He was preceded in death by his son, Craig Davis, and his brother, Donald Davis. You never caught Walter without his tea jug and he never turned down sweets, especially his wife’s homemade pie! Married to Frances almost 30 years and never an argument. They loved to travel together stopping whenever and where ever, but Walter was always the driver! He loved animals and caring for them. Over the years, he had peacocks, guineas, goats and even a racehorse. He loved feeding the birds especially hummingbirds. Watching him load an animal was almost like he said, “If you don’t mind, could you get up here in the trailer please?” and in they went. He shared his love of animals with the grandkids, once borrowing a hen with baby chicks so they could experience gently cupping little bundles of fluff. He always lovingly teased the kids. Many a child in church was probably reprimanded due to Walter’s playful goading in the pew behind. He was also a baby whisperer. It was not unusual to see him holding a baby while playing tickle games with the other kids around his chair. He liked watching sports, especially football... without the sound. Who needed commentators to tell them what was going on! It was a past time he shared with his daughter, Kelly, cheering on their favorite teams. A Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, May 30th at 11:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Moriarty. In lieu of flowers, the family is asking that donations be made in Walter’s memory to the Alzheimer’s Association.