Gerald “Frank” Davis, 83, of Menard, formerly of Camp Wood, died on Sept. 30, 2016, in Menard. A viewing will be held today from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Eden Funeral Home in Eden. A funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. tomorrow at Eden Funeral Home. Davis was born in Abilene in Taylor County on Jan. 7, 1933, to Mable M. (Wallace) and George Lon Davis. According to the family, at the age of 17, he enlisted in the U. S. Air Force and served 20 years as a technical staff sergeant. He graduated from Southwest Texas Junior College in Uvalde with an Associate of Science degree on Aug. 14, 1980. He married Dolores “Dee” Wallace on Aug. 29, 1969, in Abilene. The family says the couple enjoyed 47 years of marriage and raised nine children. According to the family, the couple enjoyed camping with family and friends; traveled the country bowling in state and national tournaments; and enjoyed hosting family gatherings including games, good food and fellowship. Davis was a skilled mechanic who operated an automotive shop in Camp Wood for many years. He retired as a Justice of the Peace for Real County and also from the Menard School District maintenance department. Davis is survived by his wife, of Menard; three daughters, Donna Geller of Junction, Lou Ann Turner and husband, Steve, of Houston, and Pam McIlvain and husband, Bill, of Papalote; six sons, Doy Geller and wife, Beverly, of The Colony, Donald Davis of Yorktown, Daryl Geller and wife, Sue Beth, of Junction, Gerald Frank Davis Jr. of Port Lavaca, Billy Geller and wife, Mary Joy, of Kerrville, and Russell Davis and wife, Susie, of San Antonio; 23 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; one brother, Harley Davis of Camp Wood; and numerous nieces and nephews and family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Minnie J. Sherrer; and four brothers, Lonnie Davis, Leslie Davis, Roland Davis, and Roy Davis. Pallbearers will be Matthew Geller, Dwayne Geller, Chance Wooldridge, Randall Geller, Devin Geller, and Ricky Williams. Honorary pallbearers will be Harley Davis, Glenn Davis, Billy Epp, and Jerry Gildart. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Menard American Legion Hall, Post #378, P.O. Box 802, Menard, TX, 76859.
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