Dennis Davis, 58, of Dix, died at Kimball Health Services on Saturday, July 9, 2011.  Cremation has taken place and memorial services will be held at a later date.  Memorials have been established to the Dix Volunteer Fire Department.  The services have been entrusted to the Cantrell Funeral Home.

 

Dennis Doyle Davis was born in Centerville, Iowa on July 1, 1953, the son of Doyle and Gloria (Thompson) Davis.  He was raised and attended school in Corydon, Iowa until moving to Denver with his family in 1964.  He graduated from high school in 1971 and enlisted in the US Navy and served his country for five years.  After being discharged he moved to Denver and worked as a machinist until moving to Dix in 2001 where he continued to work in machine shops.  Dennis enjoyed his HAMM radio; he also enjoyed working on computers and woodworking.  He will be missed by his family and friends.

 

Survivors include his mother Gloria Davis of Wheatridge, CO; brother Mark (Shari) Davis of Arvada, CO; sisters Debra Davis-Curtis of San Francisco, CA and Michelle (Randy) Smock of Westminster, CO; numerous nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his father and a brother Chris Davis.