Mark Arthur Davis

 Mark Arthur Davis, age 52, of Parker, KS passed away on August 31st after a tragic equine accident. Mark was born on May 26,1972 in Sedan, Kansas to Teddy and Sara K “Kathy” (Shocklee) Davis. Mark attended Moline Grade School and graduated from West Elk Jr Sr High School in 1990. After high school, he attended Kansas State University and Emporia State University. Growing up, Mark was very active in football and baseball and was in the National Honor Society. He loved camping, singing with family, playing baseball coached by his dad, riding horses, and his Tonka trucks. In 1993, Mark married Disnie McBee and from that union came four children; Barrett, Foster, Winston, and Lillian. Mark followed in his dad’s footsteps by coaching his sons’ ball teams and was proud to attend his daughters dance recitals. In 1996, Mark joined the Operating Engineers Local 101 Union as a Heavy Equipment Operator and got to live out his childhood by being a professional Tonka Truck driver. In more recent years, Mark followed his true passion of raising horses, competing and announcing at Fun Shows and rodeos. He also started a DJ and Karaoke business as Big Feather Legend spending countless hours entertaining at local venues and events. Mark was proceeded in death by his grandparents Art and Ethel (Spivey) Davis and Bob and Lulu (Burns) Shocklee, his parents Ted and Kathy Davis, and his childhood best friend, Timothy Willhite. Mark is survived by his children; Barrett (Kylee) of Belton, MO, Foster (Kelsey) of Belton, MO, Winston of Kansas City, MO, and Lillian of Shawnee, KS. His siblings Matthew (RuthAnn) of Neodesha, KS, Tamara “Tammy” (Tim) Bobb of Livingston, TX and Trisha Davis of Wichita, KS. Grand-daughter Baylee and future grandson. He also had several nieces and nephews and numerous cousins. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Pleasanton Saddle Club to continue the mentorship of youth in equestrian activities. 

A memorial service will be held 2 pm Saturday, September 7, 2024 at the Lighthouse Presbyterian Church, Paola, Kansas.  Memorial contributions are suggested to the Pleasanton Saddle Club, c/o Schneider Funeral Home, P.O. Box 525, Pleasanton, Kansas 66075.