Rev. William "Bill" Davis, OMI, born in San Antonio, Texas on March 27, 1931, died in San Antonio, Texas on December 18, 2023 at the age of 92 years. Fr. Davis professed vows as a member of the Congregation of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate on May 31, 1954 and was ordained to the priesthood on June 1, 1957 in San Antonio, TX.

He taught at the Oblate Seminary in Mexico City followed by ten years of teaching in San Antonio at St. Anthony's Catholic High School.  Father Davis was campus minister at Our Lady of the Lake University, San Antonio, between 1978-1981.  His pastoral ministry in San Antonio began at St. Alphonsus Church and later St. Mary's (Downtown) Church where he served as pastors.  While at St. Alphonsus he was very active as a supporter of C.O.P.S. (Communities Organized for Public Service).   From 1990-1993 he served in the Oblate mission in Zambia.  Back in Texas his last two pastorates were at Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, Houston, and San Francisco Javier, Laredo.  Since, 2016, Fr. Davis has lived at Oblate Madonna Residence, San Antonio.

Survivors include many nieces and nephews plus three brothers: Robert, Donald, and Michael. Fr. Davis will be remembered with respect and esteem by his Oblate brothers and all the people who were recipients of his pastoral care.

FUNERAL SERVICES

Vigil Service and Rosary will be held in San Antonio, Texas on Thursday, December 28 2023, at 7:00 PM at Immaculate Conception Memorial Chapel.  Mass of Christian Burial will be on Friday, December 29, 2023 at 10:00 AM in the same chapel followed by interment at Oblate Cemetery in San Antonio, Texas.

MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS

Memorial donations in honor of Father Davis may be sent to Oblate Madonna Residence, 5722 Blanco Road, San Antonio, Texas 78216.