Obituary

Clarence “Bill” W. Davis Jr. also known as “Rooster” and “Bill Ears”, of Greenwood, Missouri, passed away unexpectedly on January 19, 2026, at the age of 70. Bill was born on July 11, 1955, in Sedalia, Missouri, to Clarence Davis Sr. and Doris (Fidler) Davis. His life was one of joy, laughter, and love, which he shared generously with all who knew him.

In 1973, Bill proudly served his country by joining the United States Navy, where he was assigned to the USS Davis. His time in the service instilled in him a sense of duty and camaraderie that he carried with him throughout his life.

Bill enjoyed fishing and golfing. He spent many happy hours on the water, winning numerous fishing awards that bore testimony to his dedication and skill. Bill enjoyed nothing more than sharing tales of his adventures with friends, often accompanied by a few drinks and lots of laughter. He was also a past member of the Freedom of the Road Riders.

Bill is survived by his loving wife, Christina Davis; and his sisters Joyce Davis of Lee’s Summit, Missouri and Cheri Davis Sleeth of Barstow, California. He also leaves behind his sister-in-law, Sylvia Roedel, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri; his beloved aunt, Shirley VanSickle of Deepwater, Missouri; and stepchildren Dale Jones, Parrish (Leilani) Jones, Dallas Carrol, and Keith Carroll, and several nieces and nephews. His family will forever remember his gentle spirit and the countless ways he touched their lives.

He was preceded in death by his father, Clarence Davis Sr.; his mother, Doris Roedel, and stepfather, Ernie Roedel; three brothers: Robert, John, and Roger; and his nephew, Brian.

Bill was a man of integrity and warmth, known for his kindness and ability to create meaningful connections with others. His biggest enjoyment in life was spending quality time with family and friends, and he was widely regarded as a good man with a generous heart. He leaves behind a legacy of love and a community of friends who will deeply miss his presence.

Military Honors will be performed at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, January 30, 2026 , followed by visitation from 5:15 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. with funeral service at 6:15 p.m. at Langsford Funeral Home in Lee’s Summit, Missouri. A gathering will follow at VFW Post 5789, 329 SE Douglas St. in Lee’s Summit, Missouri for food and drinks.