WT "Dub" Davis Jr. of New Braunfels, TX went to be with the Lord on the morning of April 4, 2019 at the age of 71 in his home next to his loving wife, Mary Elizabeth. He was born to William T. and Genova (Woodruff) Davis on February 20,1948 in Ardmore, OK. Dub grew up in Texas, graduated from high school in 1966 from Zapata, TX. He was enlisted in the United States Air Force from 1967 to 1980. He held several positions during his Air Force career, with his favorite being an instructor. He attained multiple commendations including, the Distinguished Flying Cross, Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon, Longevity Service Award, National Defense Service Medal, and Vietnam Service Medal to name a few, but his proudest honor was the "Distinguished Flying Cross". Dub married his loving wife Mary Elizabeth Davis, on March 7, 1992, in Quemada, TX at his parent's home.
In 1980 while living in Kingsville, TX where he pursued a career as a Process Control Specialist at Celanese Chemical Plant until retirement in 2003. Dub and his wife, Mary, moved to New Braunfels, TX after his retirement, Dub loved sitting on his tailgate to watch his pet deer, which all had names, and became a cat lover. Those who knew Dub knew his desire to keep a busy mind along with busy hands, so in 2005 Dub decided to come out of retirement and started a career as a Contracted Inspector for multiple petrochemical based companies until 2018.
Dub is survived by his loving wife of 27 years, Mary E. (Strubhart) Davis; parents William T. Davis and Genova (Woodruff) Davis; sons Timothy Davis and Michael and Becky (Winford) Davis; daughter Valerie and Daryn Mitchell; stepsons Erik Olsovsky and Cory and Brooke (Korenek) Olsovsky; brother Roy Davis, grandchildren Lana, Bryson, Ashley, and Daryn; great grandchildren Julie, Kaedri, and Ryker; and many family and friends.
Dub had many enjoyments in life from hunting to annual family fishing trips, watching wildlife, traveling with his wife, and spending time with family and friends. All who knew Dub loved and respected him. Dub battled with cancer but took everything with the grace and strength of a true soldier. He would do anything to be with his family if only for a little longer. He mentored many lives along the way and because of this his legacy will live on. Dub took every opportunity he could to teach, even in death he is continuing to teach by donating his body to science.
A celebration of his life will be held at Sunset Memorial Oaks in New Braunfels, TX on Friday, April 12, 2019 at 3:00PM with Funeral Services beginning at 4:00PM.
In lieu of flowers, the Davis Family asks that donations be given to the Texas Wildlife Association- www.texas-wildlife.org.