Sam Dennis Davis

Sam Dennis Davis, age 76, of Alvarado, Texas formerly of Lamar, passed away unexpectedly on April 3, 2026, Good Friday, from complications during a scheduled surgery. Sam was born on March 11, 1950, in McCune, Kansas to Clint LeRoy Davis and Thelma Blanche (Trout) Davis, the youngest of 7 siblings. He moved to Missouri as a young child and graduated from Lamar High School, class of 1968.

Mechanics was his passion, starting with Ralph Howery Mechanic Shop and driving a dump truck for Oglesby Trucking. He was a school bus driver for Lamar School District and was an employee of O’Sullivan’s Industry.

On December 9, 1971, he married Joyce Stebler and to this union one daughter, Jennifer, was born. He later married Barbara Kirkpatrick Baldwin on August 23, 1985, in Lamar, MO. In 1992, they moved to Texas for him to work with his brother, Gary, working on bucket trucks until his retirement. He then worked part-time for his son in his automotive shop.

Sam enjoyed collecting trains, die cast tractors and cars. He also enjoyed mowing his yard and in most recent years when his health declined, he loved riding around the yard on his lawn mower.

Sam was a man of God and was a faithful member of the Alvarado Church of Christ in Alvarado, TX. He is survived by his wife Barbara and his mother-in-law Darlene Kirkpatrick of the home; two daughters, Jennifer Davis of Joplin, MO and Nellita Carter of Alvarado, TX; a son, John Baldwin and wife Jennifer of Burleson, TX; two granddaughters Tabatha Bulin and husband Colten of Alvarado, TX and Kyleigh Baldwin of Burleson, TX; two great grandchildren Oaklyn and Forest Bulin of Alvarado, TX; one brother, Gary Davis and wife Joy of Conroe, TX; sister-in-law Theresa Davis of Lamar; brother-in-law Kelly Kirkpatrick, Sr, of Lamar; children by choice Charles (Poncho) Carter, Nick Sloan, Missie Rundle, and Chance Tittle. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews across several states.

Preceding him in death were his parents, brothers Gerald Davis, Bill Lauck, Boy Lee Davis, Gene Davis and sisters Betty Lauck Landes and Bonnie Braker. He was also preceded in death by three brothers-in-law, Jack, Wayne, Jr (Butch), and Michael Kirkpatrick; father-in-law Wayne Kirkpatrick, Sr, and son by choice Danny Werner. The night before his surgery, he stated he wanted to be home from the hospital in time to attend church on Easter Sunday. He has arrived Home earlier than planned and will be celebrating with Jesus face-to-face. He has been relieved of all of his worldly pain and is now rejoicing in being pain free.

Services are pending with Daniel Funeral Home.

Burial will be in Howell Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions are suggested to Daniel Funeral Home to assist the family with funeral expenses.

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