Larry Wayne Davis of Tonkawa, OK was called home late Tuesday evening, June 9, 2026, after a courageous battle of cancer. His entire family was with him. Viewing will be held at Tonkawa Funeral Home on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at 2:00 pm at Tonkawa Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will immediately follow at I.O.O.F Tonkawa Cemetery. Those unable to attend the Funeral Ceremony, may attend virtually on the Trout Funeral Home website, www.troutfuneralhome.com and click on the live-stream or toolbar icon on the top right corner after 1:45 PM. Arrangements are under the direction of Trout Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Tonkawa, 505 Thunderbird Rd, Tonkawa, OK 74653.
He wanted to live until he was 84 years old. The entire family gathered around him and sang Happy Birthday. He passed after each family visited with him. Larry was a lifelong resident of Tonkawa.
He grew up on the farm east of Tonkawa. Upon retiring, he and Betty moved into the city of Tonkawa. Larry was born June 26, 1942, in Winfield, KS to Percy and Edna Davis. He was a devoted father, husband, and loved by all of his nine grandchildren. His beloved dog Daisy passed a few weeks before Larry. Larry had many occupations that include farming, working at Blackwell Zinc, working in the oilfield, dozer work, welding on Kaw Dam and also became a CNA, but his love was the metal scrapping business. He retired and turned the business over to his son. On December 2. 1972 He married Betty Reints and was blessed with three children who in turn gave him nine grandchildren. His children and grandchildren were his life. His hobbies were hunting and fishing, and he loved taking the grandchildren fishing or just talking to them on the phone. Larry, although blind, spent much of his days listening to sermons and using his Bluetooth to read Bible scriptures. He also loved listening to old country and western songs which gave him joy and peace and spending time at the casino.
Larry is survived by his wife Betty, his children Jeff and wife Mireya, Tracy and husband Richard, and Michelle and husband Jimmy. His grandchildren Hazi Davis, Connor Davis, Tanner Davis, MacKynze Davis, Torrie Simmons, Abigail Simmons, Ashton Linton, Savannah Linton and Easton Linton. Twin brother Garry Davis and wife Dorothy Davis and many nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Edna and Percy Davis, brother Gordon Davis, sister Nina Lee Flattery, nephews Gordon Davis, Jr and Chris Flattery.