Gregory Vance Davis was born to Cress and Flo (Hammack) Davis in Tulsa, Oklahoma on January 10, 1950. He departed this life on September 16, 2012, after an eight-year struggle with Osteosarcoma. Throughout this battle he demonstrated great courage and always maintained his concern for others despite his own pain. Greg will always be an example of bravery and trust in the Lord. Greg was a life-long resident of Springfield, MO. He graduated from Glendale High School in 1968, enlisted in the U.S. Army and was deployed to Vietnam. Following studies at M.S.U., he married Terri Lynne Akridge, and together they had two children, Matthew Gregory and Megan Christina. Greg spent most of his working life at Packer's Distributing Company, where he still has many close friends. He later retired from the Army Reserve. Beginning as a child, Greg was a faithful member of University Heights Baptist Church. He continued to attend services until shortly before his passing. Greg enjoyed the rescue animals that were always at the home, leatherwork, jewelry making, and especially being with his family and many friends. Preceding Greg in death was his father, Cress Davis. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Terri; his son, Matthew and wife Danah; his daughter, Megan and husband Jason Elley; his grandchildren, Scotlynne and Jaxton Elley; his mother, Flo Davis; one sister, Randi Edelman and husband Tom (all of Springfield); a brother, Brent and wife Susan of Ohio; as well as nephews, a niece, and family and friends too numerous to mention. The family would like to thank Dr. Robert Ellis and staff for their expert medical care which allowed Greg to have many more years of comfortable and happy living following his diagnosis. We also appreciate the care given to Greg by Hospice Compassus - especially Karolyn and Theresa. Visitation will be Thursday, September 20, 2012 from 5 - 7:00 p.m. at Gorman-Scharpf University Chapel, with the funeral and celebration of his life at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 21, 2012 at University Heights Baptist Church. Burial will follow at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery by Lake Springfield. Contributions may be made to the Greg Davis Memorial Fund, University Heights Baptist Church, 1010 S. National, Springfield MO. 65804, to be used for missions. "No more night. No more pain. No more tears, never crying again; and praises to the great 'I Am'. We will live in the light of the risen Lamb." ~ David Phelps