Jack W. Davis

Jack Wayne Davis passed away at Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque on December 21, 2013 at age 81. He was born on January 2, 1932 in Huntsville, AR, and grew up in Harrison, AR. He attended Harding College is Searcy, AR where he met and then wed Frances Smith in 1954. They would have celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on February 12, 2014. After graduating from Harding College with a degree in chemistry, Jack taught High School mathematics for a short time at St. Joe, AR before joining the Air Force as a Drill Instructor. Jack's Air Force career spanned 23 years and focused in education and training, with assignments at San Antonio, TX; Kirknewton, Scotland; Ogden, UT; Little Rock, AR; Seoul, South Korea; then in 1972 at Kirtland Air Force Base, where he retired as a Master Sergeant in 1977. Making Albuquerque his home, retired Msgt. Davis' second career spanned 25 years as an Insurance Agent and computer specialist for the Equitable/AXA Insurance Company. Jack loved to play boogie-woogie piano and jazz standards, he was a talented black and white film and digital photographer, a formidable tennis opponent and avid runner. He was an Arkansas Razorback fanatic and a loving husband, father, grandfather and pet owner. Jack is survived by his wife Fran, sister Velma Cuellar of San Antonio, TX, his daughter Michele Del Valle and son-in-law John Del Valle of Santa Fe, NM; son Stuart Davis and daughter-in-law Dolores Pena-Davis, and granddaughter Amanda Davis, all of Fullerton, CA, and several nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank Presbyterian Home Healthcare Hospice for their care and support. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the NM Animal Humane Society or charity of your choice. A memorial service will be held at the Santa Fe National Cemetery on Monday, December 30, 2013 at 3:00 PM.