Oliver Leamon Davis
December 16, 1939 ~ April 8, 2026
Born in:
Richardson, Texas
Resided in:
Richardson, Texas
Oliver Leamon Davis (Boo) was born on December 16, 1939, in Richardson, Texas to John Caleb Sr. and Jewell (Hawk) Davis. He passed away on April 8, 2026, in Richardson, Texas.
He is preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, John Caleb Jr., Alvie, and John Wesley; and his wife, Lou.
Oliver is survived by his children Randy and his wife, Debbie, and Tammy and her husband, Mario. He is also survived by the mother of his children, Shirley Smith; his grandchildren Kayla, Savannah, Tamala, and Mario Caleb; great-granddaughters, Aubree and Elise; as well as many nieces, nephews, and friends.
Oliver (Boo) grew up on the family farm in Richardson. He farmed in Richardson for 59 years. After living in Dallas and Collin Counties, he moved to Cooke County where he farmed and played his guitar for many years. He enjoyed playing and singing country music, farming, gardening, hunting, fishing, home-cooking, fish fries, and spending time with family and friends. He loved Lou and his brothers and parents and missed them immensely.
Visitation is at 9 a.m. on Thursday, April 16, 2026 at the Turrentine, Jackson, and Morrow (Meador) Funeral Home at 1204 E. California St. in Gainesville, Texas. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 11 a.m. at the Sharrock Cemetery in Cooke County, Texas.
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Graveside Service: Thursday, April 16, 2026 12:00 am
Room: Sharrock Cemetery
Visitation: Thursday, April 16, 2026 12:00 am
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Another legend earned his Silver Wings. Boo let me sing Silver Wings as he played numerous times at various gatherings, fish fry’s, cornboils, campfires at Fox Fire and even our own garage which was a popular hangout. What a gentle man, a kind soul, always made you feel special. I have said this more times than I can count but they just don’t make men like Boo anymore and I have been blessed by so many of them that were true friends to my parents and that made such an impact in my childhood. God bless you Boo Davis, I know there was a great homecoming in heaven. Love to all of Boo’s precious family, Michelle Jackson Robertson.