Donald L Davis Obituary (1938 - 2022)

With a heavy heart, we are sad to announce the passing of husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather Donald L. Davis on March 1, 2022. Don, as he liked to be called, was born in Sodus, New York. He graduated from Sodus High School, attended Michigan State University, and served honorably in the United States Army. He was a police officer in his hometown of Sodus, New York. Seeking always to better himself, he joined the US Border Patrol. He was initially assigned to the Calexico Station. In Calexico, he met his wife to be Delfina. He was promoted rapidly after accepting assignments to Niagara Falls, New York, then back to Calexico as a supervisor. He again was promoted as the Supervisor in Charge of the El Centro Investigations Unit. Soon after, Don was promoted as the Patrol Agent in Charge (PAIC) of the El Centro Station. He was selected as an Assistant Chief Patrol Agent and retired soon after. Don received many awards for meritorious and outstanding service. Don was the first President and Vice President of the Blue Knights law enforcement motorcycle club. After he retired, Don opened a successful business, DONYDEL Immigration, and Naturalization Services. He also was in charge of the El Centro court security for the US Marshals. Don was welcomed in heaven by his father Lawrence, mother Sadie, Stepfather Gordon, sister Nancy, and brother Larry. He is survived by his wife Delfina; Children: Alfredo (Jannet), Renee (Dennis), Javier (Elizabeth); Grandchildren: Harmony, Heather, Brittney, Brandon, Brett, Bronson, Garrett, Gordon, Glenn, Gabriella; Great-grandchildren: Seth-Jaden, Hayden, Buddo, Brighton; and pets Butterscotch and Leah. A service will be conducted on April 1st at Frye Chapel and Mortuary in Brawley, California from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. A Celebration of Life will be enjoyed by his family at a later date. In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to the local Humane Society."Don, you will be sorely missed"