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Kenneth Ray Davis, 77, born to Ray Edward Davis and Edna Mae (Pat) (Lumley) Davis in Jefferson City, Missouri on October 11, 1946, passed away at his home in Muskogee, Oklahoma December 17, 2023, surrounded by his family. Ken grew up in Springfield, Mo. He attended Doling Grade School. He graduated from Hillcrest High School. He then attended southwest Missouri State University in Springfield, where he was a charter member of the Student District Art Association of Southwest Missouri Honorary Art Society. He was an accomplished artist. He was an avid photographer; often developing some of his own film. He enjoyed cooking for family and friends, especially his famous chili. He enjoyed antique hunting with his wife and had an extensive antique collection. He enjoyed taking his grand daughters, Katelyn and Megan with them on trips to the art museums, antique shops and to Arby's to get their Jamocha Shakes. He liked getting away when he could and get in a game of golf. Ken worked for OG&E for 22 years; 11 years at the Muskogee Power Plant. The first 11 of those 22 years were in the Substation Construction. During that time his Daughter played softball, on which he was a coach on one of her teams. No matter where his crew worked across the state Ken made sure to be home for some practices and spent weekends being at her tournaments, no matter where that took us. He was very proud of his daughters. He loved hunting and fishing and looked forward to every season hunting with his buddy and son-in-law Dennis. Ken met the love of his life, Leda Redwine in 1966 and they were married in Springfield, Mo on April 9, 1967. Ken was preceded in death by his Parents, Ray and Pat Davis. He is survived by his wife, Leda and Zoe (his yorkie who is missing him terribly), of the home, daughters Beki Knapp and husband Tim of Norman, Ok, Kathy Perryman and husband Dennis of Muskogee, Ok. Grandchildren Stephen, Cody, and Brandon (Lacey) Morgan, Katelyn Bogle (Brady), Megan Manard (Coulter), Ruger Perryman, and two bonus grand children Jacob and Bell Knapp. Great grandchildren Jersey Rogers, Jentry Alvarez, Indie Manard, Shade Bogle, Landon and Riley Morgan, one brother Larry (Diane) Davis, Broken Arrow, Ok. Ken was honest to a fault. He respected and treated everyone he met with respect. Above all else was a devoted and loving husband, father, Papa, and great Papa. He will be forever loved and missed. Services will be at a later date.

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Kenneth Ray Davis

October 11, 1946 - December 17, 2023