Herbert “Papaw” Warren Davis of McKinney, Texas passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on July 18, 2022 at the age of 88. He was born on April 18, 1934 to Jesse Tillman and Warnenah (Randles) Davis in Bloomdale, Texas. Herbert married the love of his life, Luetta Rutledge on July 26, 1952 in Durant, Oklahoma. For the next 70 years they were totally inseparable.
Herbert worked several jobs throughout his life but his all-time favorite was The Ball Sewing Machine Company and Fisher Controls in McKinney, Texas. He was a longtime member of Waddill Street Baptist Church in McKinney, Texas. Herbert’s life revolved around his family. He was a true family man who cherished every moment with his kids, especially the grandkids and the great granddaughters.
He is survived by his wife, Luetta Davis of McKinney, Texas; daughter, Sherry Mackenzie and son-in-law, Don Mackenzie of McKinney, Texas grandson, “Dude” Drew Bailey of McKinney, Texas; granddaughter, Jaime Medina and husband, Luis of Austin, Texas; great granddaughters, Luna Medina and Milana Medina; sister-in-law, Joan Davis of Melissa, Texas; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Herbert was preceded in death by his parents; son, Dwayne; grandchildren, Chassy, Cheyanne and Dakota Davis; and brother, Harrell.
The family will receive friends during a visitation on Tuesday, July 26 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home, 2525 Central Expressway North, Allen, Texas.