Lonnie Chester Davis was born on October 17, 1934 in Rush Springs, Oklahoma to Rupert Chester Davis and Marie Mattie (Renfro) Davis. Lonnie passed from this life on November 22, 2024 in Norman, Oklahoma at the age of 90 surrounded by those who loved him.
Lonnie attended Comanche High School and graduated in 1949. Shortly after high school he enlisted in the United States Navy on February 16, 1954 and was in the Navy until his honorable discharge on January 18, 1968 making a total of 13 years 11 months and 3 days spent serving his country. During his time in the military, he was very proud of the numerous things he was able to accomplish and his seven medals; the Navy Unit Commendation Medal, the Antarctica Service Medal, the Good Conduct Award Certificate, the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal with Bronze Star, the Vietnam Campaign Medal, and the Fleet Marine Combat Operations Insignia.
After his time in the United States Navy, he married the love of his life Mona Davis on April 2, 1982 in Saint Lucia, West Indies. Lonnie's favorite pastime and hobbies were playing Dominos, cards, fishing, traveling, spending time with family and his four children, and most importantly celebrating loved one's birthdays. He loved listening to 50's Gold on Sirius XM and rock and roll music. He also enjoyed watching Gunsmoke and old western shows and movies, and military movies. Lonnie always enjoyed living a simple - peaceful life. He loved helping others when he was able to, he loved a good joke "going fishing" and watching a funny movie. Lonnie will be missed by so many and like he always said, "Be patient and care for others."
Lonnie is survived by his wife of the home, Mona Davis; Sons, Randall Davis and significant other Samantha Stoker, David Davis and significant other Suzanne Solomon; Daughters, Sandra Sue (Davis) Simpson and husband David, Karen Katie Davis; Brothers, Jimmy Lee Davis, Billy Dean Davis and wife Carolyn, Ronnie Anderson Davis and wife Shirley; Sister, Evelyn Marie Chenoweth; Grandchildren, David Mason Simpson and wife Tiffany, Lisa Winfree, Jesse Simpson and wife Bridget, Michael Simpson and wife Stacey, Casey Simpson and wife Leah, Katie Simpson and wife Kim, Bobby Simpson and wife April, Brent Simpson and wife Ary, Saul Simpson, Tawhid Davis-Rambally, Gabrielle Wolfrord, Grayson Byrd; 40 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great-grandchildren.
Lonnie is preceded in death by his parents; Rupert Chester Davis and Marie Mattie (Renfro) Davis; Brother-in-Law, Bill Chenoweth; and Sister-in-law, Jeanette Davis.
Services for Lonnie will be on December 4, 2024 at Beaty Baptist Church in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma at 10:00 A.M. with Pastor Glenn Alley officiating. Interment will be at 2:00 P.M. at Ft. Sill National Cemetery in Elgin, Oklahoma. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Wooster Funeral Home. Visitation for Mr. Davis will be at Wooster Funeral Home in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma on Monday and Tuesday December 2nd and 3rd from 9:00 A.M. – 4:30 P.M. with family there on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 from 4:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M. If you would like to send your condolences to the family you may do so at www.woosterfuneralhomes.com