Wayne Martin Davies, age 73 of Leonardville, passed away Monday, September 9, 2024.

He was born on July 10, 1951, in Clay Center, the son of Martin Forrest and Evelyn Arlene (Johnson) Davies.

On September 26, 1981, he married Janet Allison.  They later divorced.

Wayne was a carpenter, working for Gene Williams Construction and later for BHS Construction for 31 years, retiring in 2018.  He was a proud member of the NRA and a member of the Fairview Presbyterian Church.  He loved attending his children and grandchildren’s sporting events and school activities.  Wayne was a volunteer firefighter in his early years and enjoyed hunting and fishing.  He was very involved in his community, and you could always find him driving around and visiting with people on the street.  He enjoyed participating in chili cookoffs, where he won numerous contests.

He is survived by one son, Adam Davies (Lydia) of Leonardville; one sister, Kaye Klucas of Leonardville; one brother, Donald Davies of Clay Center; three grandchildren, Cora Davies, Willow Davies and Bowin Davies; one step-son, Allen Pultz of Onaga; one step-daughter, Lori Haresnape of Smith Center; one brother-in-law, Eldo Heller of Riley; his extended grandchildren, Annabele, Adalynne, Colton, Cauy, Autumn, Summer, Emma and Erin, and many nieces, nephews and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Elaine Heller, and one brother-in-law, Fred Klucas.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at the Fairview Presbyterian Church with Pastors Gerry Sharp and Kevin Larson officiating.  The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home.  Burial will be in the Bala Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Wayne Davies Memorial Fund to go towards his grandchildren’s education fund.  Contributions may be left in care with the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home.

Condolences may be left for the family at www.apfunerals.com.