Jack Leroy Davis, Sr., of Olathe, KS, passed away January 8, 2023 at St. Joseph Place, Overland Park, Kansas. A public memorial will be held later this spring on Saturday, May 27 from 11:30am-2:30pm, at the Indian Creek Library Event Space, 16100 W. 135th St., Olathe, KS 66062. Arrangements: Bruce Funeral Home, Gardner, KS (913) 856-7111. Condolences may be left at www.brucefuneralhome.com

Jack was born at home on May 28, 1936 in Olathe, KS to William Curtis and Anna Phoebe (Godfrey) Davis. Jack was a 1954 graduate of John P. St. John Memorial High School in Olathe. He married Ruth Dell DeNoon on March 3, 1956 in Olathe. Jack began his professional career in Kroger Grocery Stores and then worked in several other industries including auto parts and convenience stores. Fire-fighting was a life-long passion of Jack’s, including volunteer services with the Prairie Center Improvement Association Volunteer Fire Service and the Olathe Fire Department. Jack enjoyed puzzle books, reading and attending events with his grandchildren and family. He will be dearly missed by family and friends.

Jack was preceded in death by his wife Ruth; his parents; sisters Shirley and Peggy; brother Gene; nephew Bill “Butch” Witcher; and son-in-law Richard Powell. He is survived by his children: Deborah Powell, Leawood, KS; Diane (Bob) Fisher, Oak Grove, MO, Jack Davis, Jr., Mountain View, MO, Donna (Larry) Ristau, Shawnee, KS, Thomas (Jennie) Davis, Imlay City, MI, Denise Massey, Overland Park, KS, and Darcy (Steve) Nendza, Oak Forest, IL; 11 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Olathe Fire Department for youth programs. Please make checks payable to the City of Olathe and place “Fire Safety Program Donation” in the subject line.  Please send or deliver to: 

Olathe Fire Department
Attn: Mark Wassom
1225 S Hamilton Circle
Olathe, KS  66061