William Henry "Jack" Davis, 88, of Imperial, MO, formerly of Davisville, MO, passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2009 at the Missouri Veteran's Home in St. James, MO. He was born May 2, 1921 to Roy and Estelle Frances "Fannie" (Martin) Davis in Davisville, MO. On November 26, 1949 in St. Louis, he was united in marriage to Ina Turnbough who preceded him in death on April 8, 2002. "Jack" served his country as a Rifleman in the U.S. Army during World War II from June 1942 to September 1945. He was awarded four Bronze Stars for the campaigns in Normandy, Northern France and Rhineland. He was also awarded the Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster having been wounded in France in August of 1944 and again in October of 1944. The Silver Star Medal and Good Conduct Medal were also awarded to him. "Jack" was entitled to wear the European-African-Middle Eastern Theatre campaign Ribbon. He served as an overseer of a Displaced Persons Camp. Years later he donated memorabilia to the Holocaust Museum in Maryland Heights, Missouri. He was a member of the Bethesda General Baptist Church in Imperial where he served as a Sunday School teacher and sang in the choir. He retired in 1983 from City Services in St. Louis and was a former member of the UAW. "Jack" always enjoyed fishing, gardening and traveling. He was very close to his family and loved to be near his brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews. He will be sadly missed by his daughter, Jacqulyn Davis of Pevely, MO; one brother, Louis Davis of Steelville, MO; two sisters, Hilma Adams of Linn, MO and Margaret Jo Ann Crabtree and husband Bob of Bourbon, MO; three sister-in-laws, Ina Davis of Steelville, MO, Elsie Davis of Overland, MO and Mildred Davis of St. Louis, MO; two grandchildren, Pamela Tullock and husband Peter of Crystal City, MO and Karin Kostich and husband Gregory of Imperial, MO; three great-grandchildren, Logan, Peyton and Harrison; other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Ina; an infant son, Lionel D. Davis; one daugher, Donna Sue Davis; five brothers, Glen Davis and wife Virginia, Gilbert Davis, Eugene Davis, Max Davis and Lytle Davis; two sisters, Hazel Gibbs and husband Ray and Nerene McGlasson and husband Bruce; sister-in-law Agnes Davis; brother-in-law Treffie Adams. Visitation was from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 21, 2009 at the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville, MO. Funeral Services were held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 22, 2009 at the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville, MO with Rev. Elmer Turnbough officiating. Special music of "Peace in the Valley" and "The Old Rugged Cross" was sung by grand-daughter, Karin Kostich. Memories were shared by Charles Davis and Bob Crabtree. Committal prayer and burial with full military honors were conducted by the U.S. Army in the Davisville Cemetery. "Amazing Grace" was played on bagpipes by Rob Bowness. Casket bearers were Charles Davis, Bill Davis, Gary Davis, Daniel Davis, Rick Crabtree and Dave Warner. Memorials may be given to the American Cancer Society or the ABC Memorial Fund for Davisville Cemetery. The Family was served by the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home of Steelville.