Obituary: Larry Davis

Larry Joe Don Davis, 53, passed away on March 24, 2024, at his home in Kempner, TX. He was born on May 25, 1970, in Hereford, TX to Floyd and Mary Eleen (Huckert) Cline.

Larry grew up in Clovis, NM. He graduated from Clovis High School in 1988. Larry joined the United States Army in February 1990 and served his country proudly until 2001 as a decorated Army Ranger and achieved the rank of Staff Sergent. Larry served during the Desert Storm and other campaigns including Somalia, Bosnia, and the Iraq conflict.

During his years of service, Larry received the Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal Award, Army Commendation Medal Fifth Award, Parachutist Badge, Air Assault Badge, Ranger Tab, and seven Army Achievement Medals. After completing his military career, Larry continued his service to the United States Military as a Systems Engineer with Netwerx, Inc., and several years with Northrup Grumman. The proudest moment of his career was being an integral part of the team that captured Saddam Hussein. Larry married Janel in 2014 in Farwell, TX. They were happily married for almost 10 years. Larry enjoyed time with his family and friends and sharing his many hobbies that included fishing, hunting, golf, woodworking, and anything outdoors and athletic. Larry was preceded in death by his grandparents and his uncle, Jimmy Huckert. Larry is survived by his loving wife Janel of Kempner, TX; his children, Brooke Davis, Hailey Davis, Kristen Stewart, Lauen (Jarrett) Holden, Tyler Stewart, Jordan (Justyn) Encinas; his grandchildren, Linliee and Laynie Holden, Justyn, Jr., and Gabriel Encinas; his siblings, Mark (Traci) Davis, Chad (Crystal) Davis, Aaron (Megan) Cline, Christopher (Kassandra) Cline, Shari Cline, Wendy (Jeff) Barosh; his parents, Floyd and Mary Cline and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and his in-laws, Velma and M.D. Lovvorn.

In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial donations be made to Inheritance of Hope, https://inheritanceofhope.org/.

Contributions can be made to ALS Foundation.