Dennis Ray Davis passed away peacefully on March 31, 2020. He was born on April 22, 1953 in Dumas, Tx to Charles and Imogene Davis. Dennis grew up in Dumas where he gained many great friends whom he would give the shirt off his back. He had an arm for baseball that was not to be reckoned with and competed in the rodeo circuit with his love for bull riding. After graduating from Dumas High School in 1971, Dennis and his first wife, Dreama, moved their family to Odessa so that he could follow his calling to serve the Lord. While in Odessa, Dennis met lifelong friends Danny Allen, Jim Taliaferro, and Jim Lang. His friends proclaim that he was the best youth pastor they have ever known, later becoming a Baptist preacher who led countless people to Salvation. To this day, many say they first knew Jesus thanks to Dennis and his innate preaching ability.
He loved life and had a way with people that made him stand out among the crowd. He would later go on to serve in another way when he became involved in law enforcement, serving as a deputy sheriff in Dumas. He and his second wife, Tanya, would later move their children to Stratford where he served as Chief of Police for several years. Dennis will be remembered as a caring, reliable, and fun-loving friend. He was honest, sharp, witty, and never afraid to tell you how he felt. Dennis had an avid interest in history and loved to write stories to keep us informed and entertained. He always said that it was not about the date you were born or the date that you die, it's about the dash- how you lived your life in between those two dates that mattered. Above all, he wanted everyone to know three things: There is no sin without sorrow, no success without sacrifice, and no Salvation without a Savior.
Dennis is preceded in death by and rejoicing with his father Charles, his mother Imogene, his brother Jerry, and his siter Gloria.
He is survived by his children, Dirk and wife Keri, Jeremy and wife Amie, Paul and wife Amanda, Cherise, Ryan and wife Sarah, Ross and wife Missy. He is also survived by 14 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews, and an array of dear friends and relatives. Special thank you to Geary Caudle, BSA Hospital, Open Heart Hospice, Landmark of Amarillo, and Golden Gate Mortuary.
A memorial service will be announced at a later date.
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