Donald L. Davis, 80, of Indianapolis passed away March 13, 2019. Don was born October 11, 1938 to the late Robert L & Marguerite (Padgett) Davis. He is survived by his sister, Shirley Russell, sons Phillip and Gary and daughter Terri Basso, step-daughter Rhonda Russell, and granddaughter Amber Baldwin-his loving caregiver during his final weeks. There were 13 other grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Claridene, a daughter, Susan Davis and step-daughter Robin Watkins.
Don was a member of the Indiana National Guard and worked at Eli Lilly & Co for 35 years before retiring to spend time with his family and pets.
Don enjoyed watching the Pacers and Colts and was a lover of animals.
A celebration of his life will be held at Indiana Funeral Care at 8151 Allisonville Road on Saturday, March 23. Visitation is from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Service is at 12 noon with burial at Washington Park East.
In Lieu of sending flowers, we would like to have donations made in the name of Donald Davis to
Little Angels Service Dogs, Jamul, CA 91935, 1-800-528-9550, Littleangelsservicedogs.org (go to bottom of page and click on Donate and follow directions)
Robert Watkins says
Grandpa,
It hurts to know that you gone but I know that you are in a better place now with all your family and pets that you loved so dearly. All we can do know is cherish the memories that we have of you over the years and all the laughs that we had. Until we meet again it’s not goodbye its see you later!!! Make sure that you take the pacers to the championship and the colts to the Super Bowl. Love you so much grandpa.
Love always and forever,
Bobby
Don Owens says
Phil,
Our deepest condolences to you and your family.
Don Owens & family
brenda davis says
There are no words to help with this hard time in our lives,Don was my father in-law and was one of the sweetest men I knew.He always sent me greeting cards on holidays and birthdays.Those small gestures showed you he was always thinking of you.He loved his family and did what ever was in his power to lend a helping hand for them. I was proud to call him my father in-law and will miss him very much.