Ruben G. Davis, Jr.1955-2016Ruben G. Davis, Jr. was born on August 18, 1955, at Jefferson Davis Hospital, Houston, Texas to Ruben George Davis, Sr., and Lola Mae Bolton Davis. Ruben loved school and he attended Reynolds Elementary, Carter G. Woodson Jr. High School, and San Jacinto High School. At San Jacinto High School, Ruben was in the ROTC and he played golf, and he became an avid golfer. Ruben attended the University of Houston (Downtown) where on December 15, 1993; Ruben received a Bachelor of Science Degree. Ruben attended the Law Enforcement Management Institute (LEMIT) of Texas at both, Sam Houston State and Texas Women's Universities, and on January 21, 1994, he received a certificate of completion. On January 6, 1995, the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards & Education awarded Ruben with his Master Peace Officer Certificate. Ruben attended Prairie View A&M University where on December 13, 1997; Ruben received a Masters of Arts in Counseling. Ruben also attended and completed the Federal Bureau Investigation's (FBI) Regional Command College, and the Lee P. Brown Criminal Justice Institute at Wiley College Marshall, Texas Ruben spent most of his adult life in the law enforcement field. Simply put, Ruben loved being a police officer and working in policing. He attended and completed the Houston Police Academy. On May 28, 1993, under the totledge of then Chief of Police Lee P. Brown, Ruben was promoted to Sergeant with the Houston Police Department While attending the HPD Academy, Ruben met and married the apple of his eye, the sugar in his coffee, his soul-mate Sharon (Doll) Sherman Davis. To that union, the Lord blessed him with his "girls," Traneka Michelle and Robin Danielle. Ruben loved his "girls," and he took them everywhere they could envision going. On May 10, 1996, after retiring from the Houston Police Department as a Sergeant with 21 years of service, Ruben became Constable of Fort Bend County's Precinct 2. Ruben was a tireless contributor who has faithfully served the citizens of Fort Bend County Precinct Two since. He has spent his entire professional career working to empower people and communities; improving the safety, security and improving the quality of life for those in the community he serves. As Constable, his duties include serving civil documents, lawsuits for debts, divorce cases, repossessions, and collection of judgments, foreclosures, criminal warrants, subpoenas, juvenile summons and a wide variety of other duties. Recognizing the need to mentor our youth and pay homage to our senior citizens, Constable Davis has dedicated his administration to mentoring our young people by providing internships and job opportunities exposing them to various work environments to enhance their skills. He also devotes personal time appreciating our ancestors who have paved the way for him and countless others. A few of Ruben's affiliations and board appointments include: • Fort Bend County Criminal Justice Grant Board• University of Houston Sugar Land Advisory Board member• Former Board Member Fort Bend County YMCA• Community Council of Fort Bend, Founder• National Diversity Forum Board• Former Board Member-NOBLE Executive Board Past Immediate President Houston Chapter of National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives• Former and Founding Board Member Afro-American Police Officers League• International Association of Police Chiefs, Member and Presenter• Former Board member City/County Juvenile Justice Board City of Houston• Lee P. Brown Criminal Justice Institute Wiley College Marshall, Texas• Executives Police Session Project for Community-Oriented Policing• Chi Sigma Iota Honor Society• Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Life Time Member• Fort Bend County Community Liaison Deputy Program• T.O.P.S. (Teens Oriented Police Seminar)• Adjunct Professor for the Houston Community College System• National Constables and Marshals National Board of Directors and National Board Member• Missouri City Police/Fire Auxiliary• G.I.G.- Grand Inspector General• Ever Ready Lodge# 506 Ruben holds numerous police certifications including; Houston police academy instructor, DARE Instructor, Crime Prevention Specialist and the Master Peace Officer License the highest license awarded in the State of Texas. Ruben was an Adjunct Professor with the Houston Community College (HCC) System, Wiley College, and Texas A&M University. A few of his memberships include but are not limited to the following: · Certificate of Membership (Counseling) from Chi Sigma Lota – November 4, 1997· Imperial Council – Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order, NOBLE Of the Mystic Shrine Recognition – August 11, 2012 Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Black Heritage Committee - Appreciation of Support 15TH Annual Gala - January 19, 1988· Committeeman 2000 – 2015· Captain 2003, 2004 · UNITY National Bank – Salutes Special Customer 1997 · National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE) Recognition of Contribution to Public Service and to the Community – April 24, 1996· HPD DARE – For Dedication & Service – January 23, 1990 · Cinco De Mayo Program - Thank you – MAY 4, 1990 · Ever Ready Lodge #506 – Appreciation Award – October 18, 2002 · The Fountain of Praise – Groundbreaking Ceremony – March 19, 2000 · It Only Takes A Dream MLK, Jr. Grand March – 2000 · Outstanding Service – Doric Temple #76 – 2004 · Conference Host Chairman – National Constables & Marshall's Association – March 15, 2013 · Divas of GOD, Angel Award – August 2, 2014 · Thank you for your Support – Fort Bend County YMCA - 2001 Partners of Youth · Top Sales – 13TH Annual Western Gala – Black Heritage Committee – 2006 · St. Joseph Syro Malabar Catholic Church – Appreciation of Outstanding Support – June 10, 2012 · DMars - Law Enforcement Community Hero – 2013 · Thank You from Vision Track Club - 2013 · Quail Valley Golf Course Sponsor 2013 – 2015 · Fort Bend County Black Nurses Association – Golf Classic 2ND Place - November 20, 2013 · Achievement Award - New Testament Church – February 27, 2000 · NAACP Drum Major For Justice Award - 2004 · Texas Legislative Black Caucus Outstanding Community Leader - 2011 · Appreciation of Support McDonald Redmond's Grand Opening – December 4, 2011 · United Supreme Council 127TH Annual Session – Recognition - October 14, 2013 · Outstanding Service Rock of Salvation Church – April 7, 2013 · National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE) - Convention Chairman – March 16, 2012· Exchange Club – 18th Annual Spaghetti Cook-Off, 1st place – February 25, 2005 · Exchange Club – 20th Annual Spaghetti Cook-Off, 3rd place – February 23, 2007 · Certificate of Retirement - HPD Pension System, 21 yearsMay 10 1996 · Rock of Salvation Church - Outstanding ServiceApril 7, 2013 · Miracle Christian Fellowship Church Appreciation for Donation to the Back-to-School Drive – August 11, 2012 · Alpha Phi Fraternity Award -African American Male Elected OfficialDecember 5, 2009 · National Constables & Marshals Association, Convention Chairman, for Service & Leadership March 16, 2012 · Tideland Chapter – Achievement Award - January 16, 2002 · Chasewood Community Civic Club - Award of AppreciationJune 25, 2016 · Texas Gang Investigators Association - Certificate of MembershipJune 29, 2013 · Federal Bureau of Investigation - Certificate of AttendanceSouth Methodist University - May 31 – June 5, 2009 · Metro Southeast Houston Chapter - National Women of Achievement - 27th Annual Golden Apple AwardOctober 22, 2016 Ruben was lifelong member of the Blueridge Baptist church where he was Baptized and married to his lovely wife Sharon. He was also a faithful member of The Fountain of Praise Baptist Church where he served as the Director of Church Security until 2016. He took his family to church, and he was faithful to his Lord until he was called into eternal rest on Tuesday, October 18, 2016. Ruben loved his family, friends and his constituents. Ruben was an avid golfer. He loved to fish and he enjoyed bowling. Ruben loved being a democrat and he loved Fort Bend County, Texas. He believed in everything the Democratic Party stood for. He had a never wavering belief that the Democratic Party was "the" party for the people, and that belief resonated throughout every aspect of his life. Ruben enjoyed fundraising for the Democratic Party. Ruben's professional motto was "From this Community – For this Community. Ruben loved hosting his Annual Golf Tournament, Senior Citizens Luncheon, Holiday Zydeco parties, which featured world renowned Artist Step Rideau and the Zydeco Outlaws. Ruben leaves to mourn his passing his wife Sharon (Doll) Davis, daughter Robin Davis, god-son Ralph Viverette, Jr., father Ruben G. Davis, Sr., sisters Pamela Davis-Baity (Charlie), Paula Davis, and brother Renwick "Ren" Davis. Aunts: Alzena Phillips, Adlay Williams, and Hattie Porter. Uncle: Robert Pratt. Mother-in-Law Annie Bell Jones; Sister-in-Laws: Carolyn Butler, Linda Sherman, Lola Rhodes, Sheila Elijah; Brother-in-law Morris "Scooter" Sherman (Edna), Kevin Sherman. He also leaves to mourn his passing a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, advisors, volunteers and friends. Bonus friends: Vivian Singleton, Jackie Potter, Mark Davis, Celestine Palmer, Iris Johnson, Ingrid Palmer, David and Melda Mitchell, Julias and Kat Raven, Ernestine Brown, Robert Wells, Rubie Wells, Ella Wells, Godfrey Jackson, Clarence and Lorraine Douglas, May Walker, Roosevelt "Teddy Bear" and Marlene Petry, Akalya Pomare, Kenneth and Corrine Jamison, Ronald and Jonita Reynolds; Walter and Bridget Inman, Sam Smith; Mary and Alvin Mitchell, Alfreda and Wilton Broussard. Ruben was predeceased by his daughter Traneka Michelle Davis and his mother Lola Mae Bolton Davis. Visitation will be held on (Friday) October 28, 2016 from 12 noon-5 p.m. at the Blueridge Baptist Church, 9621 Chesterfield, Houston, Texas 77051. The Life and Legacy Celebration will be held on (Saturday) October 29, 2016 at the Fountain of Praise, 13950 Hillcroft Ave., Houston, Texas 77085 with a Viewing from 8:00 a.m. – 9:55 a.m. Service will start at 10:00 a.m., Dr. Remus E. Wright, Senior Pastor/ Officiating, Pastor William Timothy Glynn of the Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Ft. Worth, TX, Eulogist . The Interment will follow in Houston Memorial Gardens.