Lex "Butch" Edward Davis

Lex "Butch" Edward Davis, 71, of Sherwood, passed away Monday, April 11, 2016. The son of Edward Davis and Faye "Sissy" Barker, Butch was born on August 8, 1944 in Des Arc. He proudly served in the United States Army from 1961 to 1969 when he was honorably and medically discharged from disabling injuries sustained in Vietnam. Butch is survived by his beautiful wife of 51 years, Judy Davis, of Sherwood; two sons, Richard Davis of Brinkley and Allen Davis of Sherwood; one daughter, Cassie Niotis (Jonathan) of Jacksonville; three grandchildren, McKenna Davis, Riley and Madison Niotis; one aunt, Peggy Walker of North Little Rock; one niece, Stephanie Polansky (David) of Austin, Texas and a multitude of dearly beloved friends and extended family. Butch's life was the epitome of servant leadership. He ceaselessly gave of his time, talents and treasures to the people of the City of Sherwood, the Little Rock Air Force Base and all Central Arkansas Veterans. His most prized accomplishments include his children and grandchildren, his induction into the Arkansas Military Veterans Hall of Fame, the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star. Butch proudly served the citizens of Sherwood as an Alderman from 1998 until he retired in 2010. He was an active and lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2935 in Sherwood. A visitation will be held from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, April 17 at Rest Hills Funeral Home, 7724 Landers Road, North Little Rock. Funeral Services will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, April 18 at Rest Hills Funeral Home with burial immediately following at the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Twin City Memorial VFW Post 2935 c/o VFW of the United States, 4210 East Kiehl Ave., Sherwood, Ark. 72120. Please share your memories of Butch and sign the online guestbook at www.griffinleggettresthills.com.