Rodney James Davis passed away on Friday, October 9, 2026, in Richmond, Utah, at the age of 67. According to a report published by the Logan Herald Journal, Davis was a veteran of the United States Air National Guard.
Born on August 29, 1959, in Salt Lake City, Utah, Davis was the third of five children born to David Merrick Davis and Eileen Stanfield Barwick Davis. He was a 1978 graduate of Cottonwood High School, where he participated in wrestling. Following high school, he pursued Taekwondo and maintained a lifelong commitment to physical fitness.
Davis served in the United States Air National Guard, achieving the rank of Chief Master Sergeant. His military career included serving as a Group Superintendent and completing his final duty assignment with the 151st Operations Group. During his service, he supported Operation Enduring Freedom and received several honors, including the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal and the Armed Forces Reserve Medal with an "M" Device.
After retiring in 2016, Davis settled in Fish Haven, Idaho, located above Bear Lake. He is survived by his two sons, Jesse Davis and Cortney (Sherrie) Davis, and two granddaughters, Shaylee and Katelyn. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Dawn Davis Galloway.
A graveside service with full military honors is scheduled for Oct. 23, 2026, at 11 a.m. at the Logan City Cemetery. This will be followed by a celebration of life and luncheon from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Hive Event and Conference Center in Logan, Utah.
