Paul Edward Davis

Paul Edward Davis, loving father, grandfather, and husband, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2023, at the age of 87. Paul was born in 1936 to Morris and Genevieve (Itkin) Davis. Paul attended Grand High School in Portland, Oregon, along with his big sister, Ellie (Capeloto). Paul went on to receive an undergraduate degree from the University of Washington where, by his own admission, he prioritized having a good time with his ZBT fraternity brothers over academics. In 1962, Paul enlisted in the Air Force and attained the rank of captain before being honorably discharged after four years of service. He was deployed in the Moroccan dessert where he dodged scorpions, ate rations, and served as a radar specialist. After leaving the military, Paul met the love of his life, Carrie Jaffe Davis, with whom he recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. They raised three wonderful children and eventually settled in Naperville, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago. Paul quickly rose through the ranks of companies such as Admiral and Cobra to become an admired executive and leader in the business community. Colleagues and clients gravitated toward his confidence as well as his natural ability to connect with others regardless of their background. Paul’s success in business gave he and Carrie the opportunity to travel the world and make many lifelong friends. It also attracted the attention of Japanese consumer electronics giant, Uniden, which recruited him to run the company’s North American subsidiary in Irving, Texas. Paul remained president of Uniden America for 15 years, regularly traveling to Tokyo, where he impressed his Japanese colleagues with his business acumen and his willingness to eat the most exotic foods (by Western standards). After retiring, Paul enjoyed golf, travel with Carrie, spending time with his grandchildren, and working for the Denton Country Appraisal Review Board. At the ARB, Paul made new friends, engaged in spirited debates, and lent his considerable expertise to a subject near and dear to his heart (real estate). In addition to this wife, Carrie, and sister, Ellie, Paul is survived by his three children, Brian, Jim, and Karen (Moody), as well as six grandchildren, Hayley, Cole, Elliot, Avery, Jack, and Addison. He cherished his family, especially his grandkids, and will be greatly missed by them. Paul adored dogs and is pre-deceased by many beloved canine family members, including Mindy, Snoopy, Spencer, Zoey, and Muffin, among others. We are deeply grateful to the nurses, doctors, and staff of Texas Oncology and Faith Presbyterian Hospice for the care and compassion that they provided to Paul and the family during his final days and months. A memorial service for friends and family will take place next month. Details to follow. In lieu of flowers of gifts, the family asks that any donations be made in Paul’s name to Dallas Jewish Family Services (https://jfsdallas.org/donate/donate-now/).

Paul Edward Davis

April 8, 1936 - May 16, 2023