Brad Davies

Lennox Bradley "Brad" Davies passed away in San Antonio, Texas, at the age of 79 on July 8, 2023. Born on December 10, 1943, to Lennox and Nellie Faye Davies. He grew up in Lubbock, Texas; graduated from Lubbock High School in 1961 and obtained his education at Texas Tech University with a degree in agricultural science. Brad was raised in Lubbock, Texas and spent many a summer day at his grandfather's ranch in Fife, Texas. His love of ranching, horses, dogs and western swing dancing began in his youth and continued throughout his life. Friends and family remember Brad as a great storyteller who could entertain friends for hours with tales of the mischief his brother and he managed to get in and out of, as well as his ability to charm. Both of which helped him be successful in his Real Estate career. The first time he snuck a ride he was 3 and climbed a fence to coax his grand dad's horse close enough to the fence to slide on his back. The last time he snuck a ride he was 77 and a saddled, warmed up pony horse was just too tempting to not go for a ride on the backside of the track at Ruidoso. Brad's love of land and animals stayed with him throughout his life. His sense of adventure and curiosity led him down several paths over the years, but they were always associated with land and/or horses. His first summer job after high school was at Ruidoso Downs and that is where his love of horse racing and racehorses really started. In college he gave up a Diving scholarship to join the Rodeo team. After college he accepted an invitation from college friend Craig Haythorne to come see/work on his family ranch the Haythorne Land and Cattle Company in Nebraska. His Real Estate Career which spanned over 50 years began in Del Rio, TX in the early 70's. He found his second passion in life. selling ranches and rural properties but he also continued to pursue activities involving horses. He honed his team roping skills and competed locally. He stayed active in the horse racing community and met many people in the industry that he remained friends with the rest of his life. During his lifetime Brad bought, raced, partnered, hauled, ponied, rodeoed on and sold many horses. He was always grateful for the help and guidance he received from his lifelong friend and mentor Cotton Barrington(deceased). He established Boardwalk Sales Company and put on Horse Sales during the 80's. His biggest (horse racing) thrill occurred when he was invited by his friend of 40 years Cole Jungers to be a partner on one of two horses bred and raised by his son and daughter-in-law Marc and Michelle Jungers. He could not decide and ended up partnering on both horses (along with several more over the next five years). In 2020 Wryker qualified in the Grade 1 Rainbow Futurity and Flash Riley qualified in the Grade 1 All American Derby. He was thrilled. He spent his last years doing what he loved. Playing with his horses. He was especially grateful for the friendship, companionship and care given to him by The Jungers. They opened their hearts and homes and accepted him as a part of their family. With them he got to spend time at Ruidoso Downs and Sam Houston Race Park where he saw many people he knew and renewed old friendships. In summary, Brad lived his life to the fullest. He worked hard and he played hard. His greatest loss was the loss of his son. He loved his dogs, his horses, western swing dancing, Jody Nix and anything cowboy (rodeos, roping's, ranches, cows, music, hats and boots), his family, ex-wife Cathy, his granddaughter Ari and Lissa, whom he shared his final years and adventures with. He was known for his quick wit, ability to tell a joke, entertain you with a story or three, and he could always make you laugh. His big heart and cowboy charm will be most missed. He was predeceased by his parents and his son, Zachery Davies. Brad is survived by his long-time love, Lissa Taylor; granddaughter, Ariana Faye Peterson; brother, Craig Davies; sister, Gail Barnhart; nephews, Ty Yocham and Paxton Davies; niece, Elena Davies; great niece, Lennox Yocham; and great nephews, Robert Yocham and Adlar Davies. Pallbearers will be Matt Barrington, Bennie Brownlee, Marc Jungers, Troy Sapp, Christian Sterhan, and Brad Williams. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Heritage Funeral Home of Brady. Please view Mr. Davies' online memorial at www.heritagefuneralhomes.com

Brad Davies

December 10, 1943 - July 8, 2023