Anthony P. Davis Jr., 48

Anthony P Davis Jr. was born May 14, 1976, to Anthony and Geraldine (Kunze) Davis in Spokane, Wash. He passed away at home in Spokane Valley, Wash., on Dec. 19, 2024.

He grew up in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, attending Winton Elementary, Lakes Middle School and Coeur d’Alene High School before graduating from Gonzaga Prep in Spokane in May 1994. Anthony graduated from Spokane Community College with a degree in architecture and then completed an architecture summer internship at the University of Oregon.  

Anthony lived in Portland, Ore., for two years before moving back to Spokane to attend Eastern Washington University in Cheney. He subsequently attended Spokane Falls Community College and received a degree in computer science. 

On Aug. 7, 2005, Anthony married Susan Church and became a caring stepdad to Seth and Tanya; Cody and Trinity joined their family within the next three years. He loved being a dad and taking the kids on hikes all over the Spokane area. Anthony was an avid reader and loved a wide array of music genres, from classical to hard rock.

Anthony enlisted with the Washington Army National Guard in 2006. He loved the guard, serving as a motor transport operator, including a stint at Fort Victory in Iraq. Anthony was released from active duty in 2010. After returning home, Anthony served as an Honor Guard, paying tribute to the fallen. He was honorably discharged in 2014. 

Anthony worked various jobs after returning from Iraq, including Swift Trucking Co., Buck Knives in Post Falls, Idaho, and most recently Keurig Dr. Pepper in Spokane. He loved working for Dr. Pepper and was proud that he was able to outwork coworkers half his age. 

Above all else, Anthony loved being a dad, his children, family and his cat (Gus). He loved his centennial birth year, the patriotism of Independence Day, and Christmas.

Anthony is survived by his children, Seth and Maegan Church, Tanya Johnston, Cody P. Davis and Trinity L Davis, all of Spokane, along with his grandchildren, Meah and Max. He is also survived by his mom and stepdad, Gerry and Jim Wilson of Post Falls, Idaho; his dad and stepmom, Tony and Kate Davis of Spokane; his sister, Stephanie (Rob) Holton of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho; ex-wife Susan (Robbie) Johnston of Spokane, along with many aunts, uncles, nieces, cousins and his beloved cat, Gus. He is predeceased by his grandparents, Max and Ramona Kunze, Frank and Florence Davis, aunts Mary Davis and Theresa Davis, plus uncles Jerome Davis and Max Kunze.

Memorial services will be held April 9, 2025, at 11:30 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in the Spokane Valley with a celebration of life to follow.  In lieu of flowers, please donate to Spokane County Regional Animal Protection Services (SCRAPS, 6815 E. Trent Ave., Spokane Valley, WA 99216). Please visit Anthony’s online memorial and sign his guestbook at www.dignitymemorial.com.