Obituaries

William E. "Bill" Davis

William E. "Bill" Davis, 67, of Walnut Ridge passed away Friday, March 25, 2016 at his home. He was born on March 26, 1948 in Walnut Ridge to Alvin Wilson and Vivian Maxine Austin Davis. He married Sarah Gregory Kennemer on July 25, 1997 in Black Rock. Bill was a life long resident of Walnut Ridge and was well known for his work ethics. His working career included Frolic Footwear, Norgas, Snapp Motor Company, and Farm Service, Inc. Bill was a graduate of Walnut Ridge High School and Southern Baptist College. He attended Hoxie United Methodist Church. Bill was an avid golfer and enjoyed being outside and working in his yard. He was always available for his family's needs and loved his wife, children, and grandchildren very much. He felt he was blessed far more than he deserved. Preceding him in death were his parents. Survivors include: his wife, Sarah Davis of the home; sons, Blaine (Nikki) Davis of Walnut Ridge and Garett Davis of Paragould; daughters, Laura (Chris) Madden of Jonesboro, Erin (Ryan) Manning of Walnut Ridge; brother, Bobby (Vicky) Davis of Walnut Ridge; sisters, Barbara Clark of Tampa, Fla. and Patricia (Otis) Register of Winnsboro, S.C.; grandchildren, Mackenzie Collier, Drew, Emoree, and Jack Davis, Grace and Barrett Madden, and soon to be born, Eva Manning. Visitation for Bill Davis will be Monday, March 28, 2016 from 12-2 p.m. at Cox Funeral Home in Walnut Ridge. Funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. with Bob McMillon and Garry Wiles officiating. Burial will be at Lawrence Memorial Park in Walnut Ridge under the direction of Cox Funeral Home in Walnut Ridge. Honored to serve as pallbearers are Byron Blanchard, Dave Fowler, Larry Jones, Phil Kissee, Mike Phillips, and Bob Mike Watson. Honorary pallbearers are Benson Hart, Frank Davis, Tommy Allen, Sonny Bilbrey, Bob Malone, Carl Sullivan, Bob Davis, and Gene Bradley. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hoxie United Methodist Church, PO Box 116, Hoxie, Ark. 72433; Walnut Ridge United Methodist Church, PO Box 66, Walnut Ridge, Ark. 72476; or Legacy Hospice of Walnut Ridge, 610 Suite C, Highway 67B, Walnut Ridge, Ark. 72476.

Published March 27, 2016

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