William "Billy" Lee Davis

Obituary

William “Billy” Lee Davis, 75, of Pilot Grove, MO, passed away Saturday, September 4, 2021, at Lakeview Healthcare & Rehab in Boonville, MO. He was born February 2, 1946, in Boonville, to William E. and Ozella (Ritchie) Davis, who preceded him in death. 

Billy attended Pilot Grove public school. Later, he worked at Selwyn Shoe Factory until he became disabled and could no longer live by himself. Billy lived with his parents until they both passed away. He then went to live at Lakeview Healthcare & Rehab. While living at Lakeview, Billy worked at Unlimited Opportunities. 

He was preceded in death by his father and mother; one brother, Clifford Davis; and one brother-in-law, Richard Schmitt.

Billy is survived by three sisters, Wanda L. Hazlett (George), Darlene M. Schmitt, and Sylvia J. Twenter (Vernon), all of Pilot Grove; three nieces, Teresa A. Terry (Michael), Nikki McQueen (Jeremy), and Andrea Rentschler (Chris); and one nephew, Nicholas Schmitt (Jessica).

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, September 11, 2021, at Meisenheimer Funeral Home in Pilot Grove, MO, with Pastor George Rentschler, officiating. Burial will follow at Pilot Grove Cemetery. 

Visitation will be held on Friday, September 10, 2021, from 5 to 7 PM at the funeral home.

Pallbearers will be Chris Rentschler, Bobby Duncan, James Hurt, Kirk Schlotzhauer, Nicholas Schmitt, and Brendon Terry.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the family, in care of Meisenheimer Funeral Home.