Joel Ray Davis

Joel Ray Davis, age 96, passed away on April 17, 2026 in Amarillo, Texas.

Joel Ray Davis was born on March 17, 1930 in Umpire, Arkansas to Jewel Wayne Davis and Alma Orena Manasco Davis.

Viewing will be held from 12-5 PM, Sunday, April 19, 2026 at Boxwell Brothers. A funeral service will be held on the 20th of April, 2026 at 2:00pm at Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home, 2800 Paramount Blvd. Amarillo, TX 79109. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers, Amarillo, Texas.

Joel spent his early childhood in Arkansas before his family moved to the Texas Panhandle. He graduated from Phillips High School in 1949 and began his career with Southwestern Public Service.

At 20 years old, Joel took a leave of absence to enlist in the United States Air Force, serving a four-year term. He was stationed at Carswell Air Force Base in Fort Worth, Texas, where he served as a Senior Aircraft Mechanic as a Master Sargent and was honorably discharged October 16, 1954. During his time in the military, Joel met the love of his life, Ruth Naomi Westmoreland, on a blind date in 1952. They were married on October 17, 1953 and shared a wonderful, faith-filled 64 years of marriage.

Joel was known for his incredible work ethic. He dedicated 41 years to Southwestern Public Service, retiring as a plant chemist. Even in retirement, he continued working—spending 10 years in handyman and security roles, followed by 21 years at Walmart as an assembler.

Joel and Ruth were deeply committed to living a life that honored God. Their greatest passion was leaving a lasting legacy of faith for their family. His favorite thing that he told everyone he met was he gave his life to the Lord when he was 5 years old and the Holy Spirit guided his every step.

Joel will be lovingly remembered by his three children, Debbie (David) Badeen of Rogers, AR; David (Neela) Davis of Owasso, Ok; and Penny (John) Glover of Amarillo, TX; seven grandchildren Michelle Wieneke, Ashley Cantrell, Jacob Davis, Seth Davis, Hannah Maddux, Chelsea Passarelli, Blake Glover; eleven great-grandchildren with two more on the way; and brother, Don (Vicky) Davis of Stinnett, TX.

He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, two brothers & two sisters.

Joel will be remembered for his bright shining life in various communities and churches he served in.