Douglas Wayne Davis

His Journey and God’s Goodness

On Saturday, December 27,1952, Herbert Davis Jr. and Jeanette Johnson Davis of Fort Worth, TX, welcomed their second child and first son into the world. Doug attended Dunbar High School and was very smart, but felt like he was simply too cool for school. He would end up quitting school to be the man of the house, helping to support his now single mother and siblings. He quickly learned how to work with this hands to make a living. In 1970, while working with his great aunt at Finley's’ Restaurant, Doug met a beautiful young lady named Doris Duckett. His mother and great aunt recognized she was his soul mate. They were married on July 26, 1971, on his mother's birthday. Together, they welcomed two daughters, Tari and Trina.

Through hard work, determination and favor, he became the first Black supervisor at Post Tension Cable & Wire Company. Doug would soon pay it forward by hiring other young men from his community. He provided transportation and even housing at times ; for a small fee of course. Additionally, he worked as a Mason alongside his brothers-in-laws over the years. He shared a special bond with his father-in-law, Samuel Duckett, who took him under his wings like a son. For the last eight years of his life, he dedicated himself to All City Management Services (ACMS) as a school crossing guard. He was popular among both students and parents, that would often shower him in all kinds of gifts and goodies. He was there until his health no longer allowed him to continue.

Doug was so loved and favored that many marveled and questioned, “why him”? He had seen God’s goodness time after time in his life and he pondered the same question in his heart. At times he may have lacked material possessions, but he was always rich where it really counted and that was with the love of his family. He had an infectious smile and charm that made even a stranger feel like family. Doug loved time with family and friends, often playing games of dominoes, spades, chess, and backgammon. Anyone who knew him recognized his talent in every game he played, often engaging in playful banter. Doug also cherished his movie time, fishing and cooking elaborate Sunday dinners; a special time that will be fondly remembered. Over the years, God revealed himself to Doug in profound ways. Taught about God from an early age, he knew how to reach God. He’d faced cancer and other illnesses before, but this time felt different. He sensed that his journey in this life was nearing its’end.

On Wednesday, February 26, 2025, he ran into the arms of Jesus, healed, whole, and cancer-free. Doug loved his family and leaves to celebrate his life, his loving wife Doris, of 53 years; three daughters, Tari Walker (Seadon), Tinya Graham, and Trina Davis-Majors (Andre); and six grandchildren, Pa’tricka Hardeman, Victoria Walker, Alexander Graham IV, Joshua Walker, Mary McKnight, and Andre Majors II; Six great grandchildren, Taniya Hardeman, Titus Hardeman, Taleah Hardeman, Semaj Strawder, Tren Sowells and Tinya Sowells; one sister, Debra Davis Harper (Jesse); two brothers, Anthony Davis and Richard Davis; two brothers-in-law, Lawrence Duckett Sr. and Donnell Duckett; four sisters-in-law, Linda Duckett, Gloria McGee, Sally Anderson (Rufus), and Sandra Isles (Don); two aunts Eva Elder of Scamento CA and Lillie Broussard of Broken Bow OK; one honorary sister Barbara Tisdale; and a host of other family and friends he adored.