Wesley Keith Davis
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Wesley Keith Davis

  • November 9, 2011
  • Albuquerque, New Mexico
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“wes got me into drag racing ,, i worked for him as a pit crew member ,, i also helped ,, John his son out alot on his car ,, My Father also nknew Wes...Read More » ”
1 of 15 | Posted by: Rod & Lynn Baker - Greenback, TN

“Dad, Losing you seems harder than I ever imagined. I instinctively thought about calling you the other day when the Cowboys lost, and again when...Read More » ”
2 of 15 | Posted by: John Davis - Albuquerque, NM

“We are saddened to hear of your loss. Please know that you all in our thoughts and prayers. "May the Lord bless you and keep you, may he make his...Read More » ”
3 of 15 | Posted by: Christoher and Tricia Mueller - NM

“You are missed so much! Your grandkids keep asking where you are. Thank you for everything. ”
4 of 15 | Posted by: stephanie davis - NM

“Our prayers go out to the Davis family. The Davis family have raced with us for longer than I can remember (longer than me anyway). Another good...Read More » ”
5 of 15 | Posted by: Robert Costa - Albuquerque, NM

“We are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. ”
6 of 15 | Posted by: Debra and Russell Martin - NM

“we are very sorry to hear of keiths passing . our thoughts and prayers are with you. ”
7 of 15 | Posted by: rick and kathy regensberg - NM

“Sorry to hear about Wes' passing. Our thoughts are with you during this time. May he enjoying racing his brother Jack on the ultimate dragstrip in...Read More » ”
8 of 15 | Posted by: Mike Chambers and Family - NM

“Even though we are far away in miles, we are keeping you so very close in our hearts during this time. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers. ...Read More » ”
9 of 15 | Posted by: Cathy Braner - Fort Wayne, IN

“GOD BLESS U ALWAYS ”
10 of 15 | Posted by: ROXIE MONTOYA - PLACITAS, NM

“I enjoyed talking cars and our Navy experiences with Wes and now that he has reached "Safe Harbor" his Life's Journey may have ended but his heavenly...Read More » ”
11 of 15 | Posted by: Tom & Nancy Rostkowski - Placitas, NM

“i just arrived in albuquerque to attend my good friends passing,but also to celebrate my moms birthday today 88yrs.one happy,one sad.iam also writing...Read More » ”
12 of 15 | Posted by: dario and shirley montoya - AZ

“I'll alway remenber the fun we had as kids playing in the big city ( Albuguergue). Love you and will miss you. ”
13 of 15 | Posted by: Bill Ford - Durango, CO - Cousin

“Lifting you up in prayer, and rejoicing with you that there is no more pain or suffering. Keith is all healed! Love you, ”
14 of 15 | Posted by: Keith & Cathy Meyer - TX

“On behalf of the French Family of Companies, we express our deepest condolences. ”
15 of 15 | Posted by: Kristian Schmidt


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Wesley Keith Davis (Snipe), born April 6, 1948, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, November 9, 2011. Wes was a family man, survived by his loving wife, Amy Davis of Placitas; five children, James Davis and wife, Sonya of Albuquerque, Laura Davis of Boynton Beach, FL, John Davis and wife, Stephanie of Albuquerque, Gail Davis of Albuquerque, and Derek Lucero of West La Fayette, IN; sister, Twalla Davis Brown and husband, Dan of Collinsville, TX; and grandchildren, Spencer Davis, Joshua Davis, and Dulea Davis all of Albuquerque. He is also survived by numerous nieces; nephews; and cousins. Wes was preceded in death by his parents, Lester Davis and Vi Barnes Davis Corliss; and brother, Jack L. Davis. Wes was a Navy veteran of the Viet Nam War (1965-1969). After serving, he came home to Albuquerque and as many Viet Nam vets worked his way into a suitable career with the Department of Energy as part of the Federal Protective Force. He held this position at Los Alamos Labs, DOE Albuquerque, and Sandia Labs., retiring in 2009 after 30+ years of dedicated service. While serving Wesley attained several levels of proficiency in marksmanship competition. He was an avid drag racer and proud supporter at Albuquerque National Dragway for many years; racing his Silver and Blue Delta Uniforms 1971 Chevelle. Wes was also a proud member of the New Mexico Veteran's Motorcycle Association, with the nickname Snipe. Riding with and supporting the organization in its mission. Wes was saved at a young age at Sandia Baptist Church and through the years attended church with his family at several local churches. Wes knew Jesus Christ as his personal Lord and Savior. He took comfort in Christ's promise of eternal life through faith in the atoning power of his death, and resurrection. Today he would encourage any who have not shared that personal experience with their savior to look to Him for the answer to their tomorrows. Visitation will be held from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. on Friday, November, 11, 2011, at French - Lomas Chapel. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, November, 12, 2011, 10:00 a.m., at The San Antonio Mission Catholic Church in Placitas, NM, with a reception immediately following. Burial and a brief ceremony will be at the Veteran's National Cemetery in Santa Fe, NM on Tuesday, November, 15, 2011, with the procession leaving from French on Wyoming and San Antonio at 10:00 a.m. (ceremony to begin at 11:15 a.m.). In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions be made to The Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation (www.curemeso.com), The New Mexico Veteran's Motorcycle Association (www.nmvma.us), and The Presbyterian Cancer Center (www.phs.org/phs/CancerCenter).