Stephen R. Davis

 Steve Davis, 83, of Prescott Valley, Arizona, passed away September 8, 2026, following a brief battle with cancer. He was born February 1, 1943, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to Robert and Dorotha Davis. He was the oldest of eight children.

Following his high school graduation in 1961, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1962. As a KC-130 aircrew member, he transported Marines and supplies throughout the western Pacific, including flights into and out of Da Nang during the Vietnam War. He achieved the rank of Sergeant before being honorably discharged in 1966. He later became a commercial 767 airline pilot.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the Pronghorn Ranch Clubhouse, 7051 N. Antelope Meadows Drive, Prescott Valley, Arizona 86315, on Friday, October 16, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Light refreshments will be served.

A committal service with military honors will follow at Prescott National Cemetery, 500 N. Highway 89, Prescott, Arizona 86313, from 1:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Inurnment will follow the service.