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NILE TRUMAN DAVIS JR.
September 2, 1945 ˜ June 25, 2019
Our Dad, Nile Truman Davis Jr., returned to God, who gave him life, on Tuesday morning, June 25th, 2019 in Washougal, WA.
He was preceded in death by his father, Nile (Dave) Truman Davis Sr. and adopted mother, Shirley (Johnson) Davis, both from Lovelock, NV.
He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Betty Jean of Washougal, WA; sister, Sharron Montes of Lovelock, NV; daughter, Melody Moline of Washougal, WA; sons, Fred Macy (Margo) of Oregon City, OR, Frank Macy (Anastasia) of Orange, CA, and Mike Temes (Rhonda) of Cottonwood, ID; 16 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
Dad was born September 2, 1945, in Reno, NV. His parents moved to Lovelock, NV in 1947 shortly after grandpa’s discharge from the Navy. Dad attended Pershing County schools until his graduation in 1963. As a youth, he enjoyed hunting and fishing, working on cars as a service station attendant, and helping his father build and modify short-track racing cars.
After graduating high school, Dad served four years in the U.S. Navy, primarily in Viet Nam, before his honorable discharge in 1967.
After his discharge, he attended the University of Nevada, and then began a long career at Harrah’s Club in Reno.
He fell in love with Betty Johnson-Macy, and her three children, so on May 12, 1970 a wedding took place, and an instant family was formed. Dad made the transition from bachelor to patriarch look easy, and soon became a doting, supportive and instructive mentor to three children who quickly recognized they had won the Dad-lottery. Even though we weren’t his own, he raised us as though we were. He introduced us to new adventures such as hunting, fishing, short-track racing, drive-in theatres, and Disneyland just to list a few.
Dad had a gentle demeanor, and taught us to be kind, patient, slow to anger, and forgiving. He taught us how to have fun, how to compete, how to win, and how to lose gracefully. Most importantly, Dad loved our mother and taught us to honor her with our words, actions, and lives.
Dad worked at Harrah’s until he suffered a debilitating stroke in 1990, which summoned his early retirement. Mom and Dad moved from Reno to Washougal in 1994 to be closer to their grandchildren and quickly fell in love with their new friends, neighbors, and community.
He was a wonderful Grandpa. He enjoyed hearing his grandchildren’s stories, and about their milestone accomplishments. Although his stroke left him unable to speak in complete sentences, he could clearly communicate with smiles, hugs, laughter and his bright, engaging eyes.
Dad, you were a wonderful husband, father, grandpa, great-grandpa and great-great-grandpa! We miss you but will proudly honor your legacy of love until reunited with you in our heavenly home. Until then, rest well knowing we’ll take extra-good care of Mom.
Your Adoring Children, Fred, Frank, Melody and Mike
A memorial service will be held Monday, July 1st, 12:00 noon at Lincoln Memorial Park & Funeral Home, 11801 SE Mt. Scott Blvd., Portland, OR 97086.
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I had been trying to locate Nile for the past year. I knew that he had moved and we lost track of each other. I was on vacation when he had his stroke, and I went to the hospital to visit him just as soon as I got off. Nile was not only a great supervisor he was an amazing friend. We spent many evenings on McCarran watching the fireworks with our families and friends. The last memory of Nile was at an intersection in Reno. I could hear him yelling (I recognized his voice) then I noticed him hanging out the window of his truck waving at me. His laugh was infectious. You will be missed my friend.
David Catron
July 7, 2019
Nile was my supervisor for several years at Harrah's. He was a good and decent man who treated everyone with respect. Sharp as a tack, he knew everything about the games department. I loved dealing craps with Nile supervising the game. He made my job a lot fun. My condolences to Nile's family.
Karel Kok
July 3, 2019
Nile was my manager at Harrah's Club during the 80's. He provided wise counsel and advice during a challenging time in my employment. Nile was a man who treated everyone with the "common touch." After my promotion, Nile served as pit clerk in the aftermath of his disability. He manned his post with his usual diligent manner. In the casino business, "role models" are an important component of the learning process. Nile T. Davis Jr. was certainly one of mine.
God Bless...
Frank Gentile
July 2, 2019
Please accept my sincere condolences. May God bring everlasting comfort to your hearts and give you the strength to endure this difficult time.
(2 Thessalonians 2:16,17
June 29, 2019
May your family feel comforted and loved by the tender mercies from our Lord and savior Jesus Christ.
2Thessalonians 2:16,17
June 29, 2019
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. How precious our love ones are they are even more precious to God John;3;16
A J
June 29, 2019
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