Tony William Davis' Obituary
Tony William Davis, of Longton, Kansas, age 66, died Tuesday, April 6, 2010 at his home. Tony was born August 3, 1943 in Aberdeen, Mississippi the son of J.W. Davis.
On April 17, 1961 Tony joined the U.S. Army, he served in Vietnam. After serving his country, Tony received an honorable discharge from the service on October 20, 1967. After the military, Tony worked as an over the road truck driver, until he retired in 1990. He currently helped mow the cemeteries in the Longton area.
Tony enjoyed fishing and meeting at the coffee shop to visit and tell stories with his friends.
On October 31, 2008, Tony married Casandra D. Gilbert, who survives at their home in Longton.
Tony is survived by 17 children, and 1 sister.
Tony was preceded in death by his parents.
Cremation has been requested. The family will hold a memorial service on April 15, 2010 at 11:30 am at the Longton United Methodist Church. Online condolences may be left at: www.countrysidefh.com. Services are under the direction of: Zimmerman Funeral Home 206 E. Washington, P.O. Box 1233, Howard, Kansas 67349
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