Melvin Alanson Davis Obit
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Melvin Alanson Davis
May 4, 1941 - Jun 23, 2026
Posted by Jo Aguirre
© Whinery Funeral Service
Melvin Alanson Davis was born on May 4, 1941 to Wayne and Beuna (Kingham) Davis
in Wheeler, TX. He passed on June 23, 2026 at his home in Sweetwater, OK at the
age of 85 years, 1 month, and 19 days.
Melvin grew up in Sweetwater along with his younger brother Jerry. He attended
Meridian schools until eighth grade and then attended Sweetwater Schools. After
high school, he worked various odd jobs and enlisted in the national guard. He
was called into active duty where he served six months at Fort Hood in Texas
during the Vietnam War. While in the service, he married Carolyn Jean Taylor on
December 25, 1963 in Weatherford, OK and to this union one son, Terrill, was
born. After faithfully serving in the National Guard, Melvin moved back to the
farm in Sweetwater where he has resided until his passing. He started a small
cattle operation and farmed cotton and wheat. Over the 60 plus years of farming
and with his conservative nature he grew his operation. Over the years, he
decreased his farming, but increased his cattle operation. He started with five
momma cows and successfully grew to over 1800 acres with over 100 momma cows. He
loved his farm and ranch and spending time with his family. He was a member of
the Sweetwater First Baptist Church.
He is preceded in death by his wife Carolyn Davis, parents Wayne and Beuna
Davis, and infant grandson Kyle Alanson Davis.
Melvin is survived by his son Terrill Davis and wife Angie of Sweetwater, OK;
four grandchildren Amie McCamley and husband, Roger, Ocala, FL, Mathew Davis and
wife, Tory, Tampa, FL, Amanda Carder and husband Chase, Collinsville, OK, Megan
Hook, and husband Andrew, Dripping Springs, TX; five great grandchildren, Roger
McCamley, III, Liv Carder, Kyler Carder, Ellison Hook, and Anderson Hook;
brother Jerry Davis and wife Orna Fay Davis of Sweetwater, OK; nieces Heather
Davis of Sweetwater, OK, Jackie Hensley and husband Travis of Altus, OK, and
Julie Frost and husband Bryan of Pampa, TX; and a host of extended family and
friends.
Viewing
Sunday, June 28, 2026
1:00AM - 7:00PM
Whinery Funeral Service & Cremation Center
403 West Country Club
Elk City, OK 73644
Graveside
Monday, June 29, 2026
10:30AM - 11:30AM
Mulberry Cemetery
10867 N 1710 Rd
Sweetwater, OK 73666
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