Orlen Davis

Orlen Joe Davis was born on July 1, 1952, to his parents, Leonard Davis, Sr. and Essie Bray Davis. He was the second son to bless this union. "Joe" as he was affectionately called by family and friends, was raised in Paris, Texas surrounded by his sisters, Marlene, Bessie Mae, Alice, and his brothers, Otis, and Leonard, Jr. The home was filled with the love of God and family. He carried a strong bond with his Aunt Bessie Hughes and her children. Aunt Bessie was his mother's twin. They all shared many happy and precious moments together. Joe received his formal education in Paris, Texas where he completed his early education. He relocated to Denver, Colorado where his sister, Marlene, resided. After a short stay, he enlisted in the United States Air Force. While serving his country, Joe was stationed in Cheyenne, Wyoming. He earned a National Defense Service Medal. He served with honor and distinction and was honorably discharged. Once his tour of duty was completed, he returned to hometown of Paris, Texas. The unconditional love between Joe and his nephew, Roger was never ending. His grandmother, Essie would always say, "they love each other dearly but couldn't get along for five minutes." Roger had a way of getting on his Uncle Joe's last nerve. By profession, Joe was employed as a Custodian Supervisor for the McCuistion Medical Center in Paris, Texas. He was a person who took great pride making sure his duties were performed with a spirit of excellence. He believed everything had to be clean and in proper order; if not it was trashed. He was admired by his fellow co-workers and respected by administration for his attention to detail. Joe was a fun loving man, who enjoyed life and those encircled. He never had children of his own but he was a excellent father image to all his nieces and nephews. He was often their care provider when needed. He loved them dearly. They all remember him telling them "I ain't messing with you boy/girl" but at the same time, he was always giving them something because he enjoyed seeing them dressed and looking good. In his free time, he was an avid sports fan. He enjoyed both the Denver Broncos and the Dallas Cowboys. His favorite sport was baseball and his favorite team was the Dodgers. He will be missed by all who were fortunate enough to have known this kind and wonderful man who leaves a void that can never be filled. To know Joe was to love him. He is preceded in death by his parents, Leonard and Essie Davis, Sr; a sister and brother-in-law, Bessie Mae and Gussie Hartfield; nephews, Dontae Carter and Jordan Nelson; sisters, Mary Louise Casey and Novella Hart and a brother, Cecil Ray Davis. Orlen Joe Davis departed this life on October 15, 2015, in Denver, Colorado. Those left to cherish his memory and mourn his loss include his sisters, District Missionary Marlene Wells of Denver, Alice M. (Peter) Anderson of Wills Point, Texas, Lee Ann Davis of Spokane Washington and Arvella (James) Rowe of Amarillo, Texas; his brothers, Otis L (Stacey) Davis, Sr. of Dallas, Texas, Leonard (Carmen) Davis, Jr. of Copperas Cove, Texas, Loyce A. (Mary K.) Davis of Blue Springs, Missouri, and Carroll R. Davis of Amarillo, Texas; his devoted friends, Missionary Margie Stanley and James Lewis both of Denver and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins other relatives and many friends.

Funeral Home: Pipkin Braswell Funerals and Cremation - 2050 Uinta Street, Denver, Colorado
Visitation: 10/21/2015 at 4:00 PM - Pipkin Braswell Chapel of Peace - 6601 East Colfax Avenue, Denver, CO
Service: 10/22/2015 at 10:30 AM - Pipkin Braswell Chapel of Peace - 3370 Ivy Street, Denver, CO
Cemetery: 10/22/2015 at 1:15:00 PM - Fort Logan National Cemetery - 4400 W. Kenyon Ave., Denver, CO