Over the years, he would lovingly acquire the name "Grumpy." But, those closest to him knew that beneath that gruff exterior was one of the most loving, generous, and compassionate people they had ever known. To earn a living and care for his family he went into construction and would retire 30 plus years later as a Journeyman carpenter and building contractor. Two children would be the fruits of their marriage, Randell Keith on and Diana Lynn on Nov 25, 1950.
Sixteen was young even then, but the bond was strong, and that marriage held together for nearly 54 years, when JoAnn succumbed to cancer. Interestingly, their wedding date was December 7th. Later that same year he would marry Carole JoAnn Williams. Although the ship was subjected to intense strafing attacks with planes crashing on the deck and alongside, the Armed Guard Crew without hesitation remained at their battle stations, sending one plane crashing into the sea and aiding in the destruction of two others." Seaman First Class Russell Theodore Davis would finish up his term of service on March 16, 1946. Coulter during action against enemy aircraft of Leyte, Philippine Islands in November 1944. Performed creditable service as a member of the Armed Guard Crew of the SS William A. The following was issued by the Navy Department Board of Decorations and Medals on and describes some of the action he would witness during his time in service: "Meritorious performance of duty. He was too young at that time, but before his 18th birthday, he joined the Navy and would serve with the Armed Guard as a gunner aboard the liberty ship, SS William A. 7, 1941, Japan\u0027s attack on Pearl Harbor would bring America into what would become World War II. Enduring those hardships only made him stronger and more capable. There the family would live in tarred shacks, and Bud drove a horse drawn wagon through the vineyards, loaded boxes of grapes, and picked fruit to make ends meet. Those difficult times sent the family west to California. If you\u0027ve seen the movie "The Grapes of Wrath," you\u0027ll recognize the next chapter in his life story. Attending school wasn\u0027t much back then, but the horseback ride to and from school held some special memories. On the farm for the Davis children, rising early was the order of the day and chores included feeding the stock and milking cows.
Bud was doing a man\u0027s job by the time he was 10 years old. The family moved to a farm in Aetna, Kansas in 1928.
Russell Theodore "BUD" Davis, a resident of Rimrock, AZ, died on Octoat the age of 83.
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