Rev. Alejandro "Alex" Davila

Reverend Alejandro (Alex) Davila, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, peacefully passed away at the age of 89 on November 30, 2023, in Grapevine, Texas. Alejandro was born on August 7th, 1934 in Sinton, TX and was the last surviving of 15 children to Francisco and Ramona Davila. He leaves a legacy of serving the Lord for over 72 years and pastored churches throughout New Mexico, Arizona and Texas. At the age of 17 he converted and was baptized under the ministry of Rev. Antonio Castillo. At 19, Alejandro went to serve three years in the United States Army, where he served 19 months in Germany and returned home to Sinton, TX and married the love of his life Sara Davila on November 15th, 1958 in Weslaco, TX. He moved to Shallowater where he served as a Pastor for three and a half years and attended Wayland Baptist College and moved to Roswell, New Mexico where he served additional three years as a Pastor. He moved to Glendale, Arizona where he became the first Vice President of the Southern Baptist Convention. While living in Arizona, he built from the ground up Primeria Iglesia Bautista where he pastored for 14 years. He spent his remaining years as a Pastor in Texas and retired as Associate Pastor at Indian Hills Baptist Church in Grand Prairie. We will always cherish his favorite scripture, Psalm 100 and his favorite hymn, The Lords Prayer. Alejandro's devotion to his family and unwavering faith in Christ will always be remembered. He is survived by his beloved wife of sixty-five years, Sara Davila their 4 children; Doreen Sauceda, Joshua Davila, Becky Cannon, Elijah Davila,14 beloved grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, and 2 great great grandchildren. To honor Alejandro's life, friends and family are invited to attend the public viewing and service, which will be held at Guerrero-Dean Funeral Home on December 7, 2023, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. It is an opportunity for loved ones to pay their respects and offer condolences to the bereaved family. A graveside service with military honors will be conducted at 10:00 am on December 8, 2023, at DFW National Cemetery. The service will include a commemoration of Alejandro's service to his country. Following the burial, a memorial service will be held to celebrate his life and legacy at 11 a.m at the First Baptist Church of Grand Prairie, TX. The loss of Alejandro Davila is deeply felt by all who knew and loved him. May his memory be a blessing, and may he find eternal peace.

Rev. Alejandro "Alex" Davila

August 7, 1934 - November 30, 2023