In Memory Of Oneil Davis

New Jerusalem Baptist Church

Saturday, June 26, 2021

1625 N Madison Ave

Wichita, KS 67214

Oneil Davis was born on November 25, 1943, to Olander and Josephine (Tyson) Davis in Byhalia, Mississippi. He relocated with his family to Wichita, Kansas at a very young age. Oneil was the oldest of six children. He spent a lot of time in his younger years with his grandfather whom he affectionately called “Daddy Sam”. He accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized in the Little Arkansas River in 1954 under the leadership of Reverend J.C. Washington. He attended Wichita Public Schools and graduated from East High School. He played wind instruments in the school band and went on to play in college. He attended Wichita State University earning his bachelor’s degree. After teaching school for a year or so, he began law school. He graduated from the University of Kansas School of Law earning his Juris Doctor in 1971 and was admitted to the Kansas Bar the same year. He began his legal career practicing law with senior attorney Chester I. Lewis as general practitioners. He was later admitted to practice in the Supreme Court of the United States, Missouri, Creek and Pottawatomie Nations. As a past time, he began acquiring investment property soon after law school. He would later share this past time with his son Edward. Oneil became a solo practitioner until his daughter, Gwendolyn joined him in practice in 2003. He continued to practice law until his health began to decline in 2018. He was able to continue consulting until his passing.

In his 77 ^th season he surrendered his soul to Jesus on Friday the 18 ^th day of June 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Reverend Olander and Josephine Davis, sisters Ernestine, Kansie Mae, Lorene, younger brother Carl and granddaughter, Rainey.

He leaves to cherish his memory, wife Julia Ann (Golden) Davis and their three children, Edward (Tracy), Oneil, Jr. and Gwendolyn. Grandchildren, Colter, Tyler, Shelby, Trey, Chase, D’Addolyn, Decson, Jr., Driston and three great grandchildren, Darrius, Anna and Tyler, Jr. One brother, Odell (Nadia) Davis. Numerous nieces and nephews and brothers and sisters in love

Oneil loved spending time with his family, he took great pride in watching his children and grandchildren compete in various sports. He enjoyed vacationing with his entire family and friends creating priceless memories to last a lifetime. His favorite past time was simply spending a lot of time with his grandchildren. He assisted many throughout his community for little to no cost, helping those in need. He enjoyed investing in real estate and listening to and playing music. A life well lived. He was the son-in-law of the late Eugene “Goon” Golden of Clearview, Oklahoma.