Paul Wayne Davis, age 68, passed away on Friday, February 23, 2017, with his wife, Judy, by his side in his home in Port Neches, Texas.

He was born in Port Arthur, Texas on April 24, 1948 and was a lifelong resident of this area. He was a retired welder with American Valve and Hydrant of Beaumont.

He was preceded in death by his father, Loyle E. Davis Jr., mother, Gaynelle Crews Bivens and brother, Loyle E. “Tony” Davis III.

He is survived by his wife, Judy Kay Davis, nephews, Leslie Tucker of  Groves, Lance Davis of  Port Arthur,  Rick Hargraves of  Houston, Kirk and Scott Hargraves of Groves, Doyle Russell Jr. of Bossier City, Louisiana and nieces Terry Ann Windham of Shelbyville, Texas and Evelyn Ann Eddins of  Center, Texas, step mother, Doris Davis of  Port Arthur, step brothers, Gary Robbins of Beaumont and Jerry Robbins of  Woodville  and step sister, Debbie Wall of  Port Arthur.  .

A visitation will be held on Sunday, February 26, 2017 from 1:00 P.M. To 3:00 P.M. at Clayton-Thompson funeral home in Groves, Texas followed immediately by graveside services at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Groves, Texas. Bishop Kevin Boudreaux of Mid-County Ward of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saint will be officiating.

Paul’s wife wishes to express appreciation for the help of   friends and family during Paul’s long arduous journey with illness.  Friends include, Billy Pietz, Betty Rae, Donna Branden, Gene and JoAnn Butler, Gwen Mouton Haggard and nephew, Leslie Tucker.