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Vernon R. Davis passed away on Sunday, December 4, 2005, at his home after a battle with cancer, he was 64 years old. Vernon was born in Rush Springs, OK on Wednesday, October 1, 1941, he was raised in Hobbs, NM, but loved Albuquerque. Vernon loved the road as he was an over the road truck driver for the last 40 years. In his spare time he loved fishing, hunting, golf and the mountains and ocean. He will be truly missed. Vernon is survived by his loving wife, Lori Davis; his beautiful daughter, Vanessa and husband, Martin; son, Damon Davis; four grandchildren, Daniel, Felicia, Matthew, and Isacc, all of Albuquerque; brothers, Tom Davis and wife, Carol of Rattan, OK and Billy Davis and wife Frances of Albuquerque; sisters, Beverly White and husband, Bob, Linda White of Virginia Beach, VA, and Carla Sue Cofer of Oklahoma City, OK; sisters-in-law, Betty Westcott, Angie Pachta, Mable Taylor and Thelma Sanchez, all of Albuquerque and Rose Amador and husband, Nick of Dublin, CA; brother-in-law, George Gargoura of Albuquerque; and loving pet chow, "Duke". Vernon also had many loving nieces and nephews and wonderful friends in the trucking industry. We would like to thank Vista Care Hospice, Chaplin Larry Wills, Colin Frost and especially his wonderful and caring nurse, Raynell Garcia. Vernon was preceded in death by his mother, Emma Fleming; brother, Alvin Davis; and sister, Mary Lou Montgomery. Rosary will be recited on Friday, 7:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel. Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, 10:00 a.m., at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 412 Stover SW, with Father Moore, Celebrant. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be his nephews, Michael Westcott, Jim Lindquist, Mike Benton, and Dave Basch, son-in-law, Martin Lucero, and good friend, Glen Brumitt. Friends may visit French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel on Friday, 6:00 p.m. until Rosary. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Vista Care Hospice, 5639 Jefferson NE, 87109, St. Jude Children's Hospital, 505 N. Parkway, Memphis, TN 38101, or any cancer research center in Vernon's memory. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
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