BOONE, Iowa—Allen Lee Davis, age 81 of Boone, passed away on Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at his home.

Al was born on March 17, 1941 at the Boone County Hospital, the son of Ross and Velma (Boyd) Davis. He graduated from Ogden High School in 1959.

Al was united in marriage with Veronica L. Staebler on June 16, 1962. From this union were two children, Jill Marie born on March 6, 1963 and Steve on July 10, 1964. The couple later divorced in 1981.

Al worked at Iowa State as a meat cutter for 32 years, from August 18, 1966 until his retirement on July 31, 1998.

Al was a member of First Baptist Church in Boone. He was a hunter; pheasant hunting in his youth and deer hunting all his life. Al was a devoted son, and made daily visits to his mother. Al knew no strangers; always a social butterfly around town.

Al was preceded in death by his father, Ross Davis in 2008; daughter, Jill Marie Davis in 2018; and grandparents, Clyde and Bessie Boyd and Roy & Olive Davis. He is survived by his son, Steve (Sherry) Davis of Des Moines and his mother, Velma Davis of Boone.

A Graveside Service will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Monday, May 2, 2022 at Linwood Park Cemetery in Boone.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be directed to First Baptist Church in Boone.

Online condolences may be left at www.schroedermemorialchapel.com.

Schroeder-Reimers Memorial Chapel at Sixth and Marshall Streets is in charge of arrangements.

Al Davis, 81, Boone, Iowa