Michael Joseph Davis

Birth date: Mar 23, 1952 Death date: May 3, 2026

COLUMBUS, KS – Michael Joseph Davis, 74, of Columbus, died May 3, 2026 at his home. He was born March 23, 1952 in Pittsburg, KS the son of Joseph G. and Rosemary Sotta Davis. He had resided in Columbus for the past 20 years, gra Read Obituary

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Ron Maglaughlin

1w ago

Michael was a true marine who lived on the edge. He joined the PSU skydiving club in the mid-1970s. While in the club, he saw the need for a jump plane and a pilot. He got his commercial license and purchased a 180 Cessna. Michael then became a pilot for many drop zones in Kansas, Oklahoma and Missouri. A few years later Michael had a skydiving accident that limited his flying and skydiving. I kept in touch with Michael through the years picking him up for lunch and reminiscing about the good old days. He hoped that he could eventually get back into the sport he loved. Michael was a good man with a big heart and many friends. He will be missed by all who knew him especially his Blue Sky friends.

Fly high my friend,
Doc Maglaughlin

Luke Warmwater

2w ago

I first met Mike in the late 1970s when he was flying jumpers off of a asphalt airstrip northeast of Picher, Oklahoma. At the time I was a student pilot and skydiver. Mike inspired me to complete my pilot training. Mike was a natural born flyer. He made it all look so easy. My condolences to everyone that loved Mike. To Mike I say, Blue skies, tailwinds and Godspeed.
DL Lutz
NSCR # 1714

Photo of Mike taking off in his Cessna 180 with a load of jumpers.

Linda Klinzman