Gary R. Davis Obituary
We bid farewell to Gary R. Davis of Hannibal, Missouri, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on September 27, 2025 at the age of 81. Gary touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Gary R. Davis to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his mother Leota Faye Hawn Davis; his adoptive parents, James Samuel Davis and Beulah Mae Davis; his wife Jo Ann Bates; his sisters, Katherine Davis and Faye Miller; and his stepbrothers, Jessie Smith and Sonny Smith.
He is survived by: his children, Kathy Paparic (Darrel) of Hannibal, MO., Gary W. Davis (Pam) of Hannibal, MO. and Mary Ann Beckett (Scott) of Hannibal, MO.; his stepbrothers, Elmer Smith (Becky) of Hannibal, MO and James Davis (Angela) of New London, MO; his sister-in-law Judy Smith of Hannibal, MO; his aunt Doris Bollraeh; his grandchildren, David M. Brinkley, Christopher Brinkley, Michelle Begley, Brad Brinkley, Whitney Fessenden, Joshua Davis, Gary M. Davis, Amanda Clark, Brandi Beckett, Dalton Beckett, Amanda Wisdom and Timmy Wisdom; and his niece Amanda Bowen (Doug).
Memorial contributions may be made to DaVita Dialysis or to the American Kidney Foundation. The family has chosen to send donations to DaVita Kidney CareDonate Now (https://davita.com). Donate to Charity American Kidney Foundation11921 Rockville Rd., Suite 300, Rockville, MD 20852.
