Floyd Dean Davis, 68 of Kennewick, passed away at home on March 7, 2009. Floyd was born in Belle Fourche, SD on October 1, 1940 to Floyd W. Davis and Nellie Martin. He served in U.S. Army from 1958 to 1964. Floyd married Alice Collier on April 8, 1961.
Floyd retired as a Pipefitter, Utility Operator. He worked for Int'l Paper for 33 years and the City of Pasco for 5 ½ years. Floyd and Alice have lived in the Tri-Cities for the past 10 ½ years.
Floyd attended High School in Filer, ID and obtained his G.E.D. in the Army. He attended all the classes available on environmental cleanup spills and worked for Cowlitz Clean Sweep in Longview, WA as an Environment Cleanup Operator for 3 years.
Floyd enjoyed working on his 41 Plymouth, woodworking and building cabinets for his grandchildren and home. His main interests were fishing, outdoor activities and keeping his landscaping immaculate.
Floyd is survived by his wife, Alice Davis, 3 Daughters, Teresa L. Ben Embree, Pamela D. Wayne Elkins, both of Longview, WA, Crystal R. B.J. Wilson of Hermiston, OR, Son, Todd D. Davis of Moses Lake, WA, 9 Grandchildren,, 3 Great Grandsons and Daughter-in-law Debbie Davis. He is also survived by 5 sisters, Sherri Kautz of Payette, Idaho, Carol Brown of Weiser, Idaho, Lisa Weinand of Jermone, Idaho, Leslee Neilson of Sonora, California, Kelli Sue Herbert of Middletown, Idaho, 2 brothers, Ed Davis of Longview, Washington, and Jim Davis of Kelso, Washington his Step Mother, Doris Davis of Longview, Washington. Numerous Nieces and Nephews spread all over the northwest.
Floyd is preceded in death by his daughter Patty, his Father and Mother, 2 sisters and 1 brother.
A Celebration of Life for Floyd will be Saturday, March 21, 2009, 2:00 PM at Liberty of Life church at the Kennewick Grange on the corner of 27th and Washington St. in Kennewick. In lieu of flowers please donate to Tri-Cities Hospice or American Cancer Society.