of Marshall, AR
January 18, 1934 - December 3, 2022
George Leroy Davis, age 88, of Marshall, Arkansas passed from this life on Saturday, December 3rd, 2022 at Highland Court in Marshall, Arkansas with his loving wife and family by his side. He was born in Morning Star, Arkansas on January 18th, 1934 to Noah Bedford Davis and Minnie Corn Davis. He married Nola Castleman Davis on September 2nd, 1956.
George began his working career in the timber industry working as a logger. He was an avid gardener and raised tomatoes and strawberries commercially. He was a hard working man who did whatever job was needed to raise his family. He worked for Roller-Coffman as a cemetery maintenance man for many years. He has dug graves all over Searcy County. George enjoyed fox hunting, deer hunting and raising walker hounds. He also loved John Wayne movies. He was a selfless family man whose number one concern was his family. Getting together with his family was his greatest joy.
Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Nola Davis of the home; his son, B.W. Davis (Yolanda) of Marshall; his daughters, Georgia Alexander of Dennard, Willa Davis (David Ward) of Marshall and Sharon Wright (Mike) of Harrison; grandchildren, Shawndor "Rollin Dola" Stapleton (Donald) of Dennard, Shanndoah "Munch" Castle of Pangburn, Shannika "Spud" Wilson of Dennard, Shane "App" Davis of Texas, Michael "Charlie" Watson of Harrison, Matthew "Prat" Watson (Christy) of Bruno, Hastin Davis of Marshall and Keely Grice (Taff) of Dongola; granddaughter-in-law, Amber Davis of Marshall; great-grandchildren, Afton (Chelsea) Stapleton, Evan (Whitley) Stapleton, Dalton Wilson, Destiny Smithson, Jacob Campbell, Janessa Campbell, Ember Watson and Everly Grice; great-great grandchildren, Carter, Emmery, Olivia, Audry, Sophia, Killion, Braden and Braxton; one sister, Lottie Yancey of Harrison and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family who will also mourn his passing.
George is preceded in death by his parents, Noah and Minnie Davis; his grandson, Dustin Davis and siblings, Web Davis, Juanita Warren and Oma Dale Smith.
Visitation services for George will be 6:00 till 8:00 PM Tuesday, December 6th, 2022 at Roller-Coffman Chapel in Marshall, Arkansas with Bro. Charles Dye officiating.
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16 Condolence(s)
Harry and Brandy Oliver
Friday, December 9, 2022
Sorry for your loss.
Larry George
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
I am so very sorry to hear of George’s passing. Your family has my prayers and love.
Bill and Zebbie McBride
Tuesday, December 6, 2022
So sorry to hear of the passing of George. He was a good man and a hard worker. Our prayers and sympathy for Nola and family.
Shawndor Stapleton
Tuesday, December 6, 2022
It has been a honor to be George Davis’s Granddaughter one of strongest men I have ever known he was an honest hard working man a man that didn’t demand respect but earned it that put his family above all else was our family’s protector and our hero and I’m so thank full that the Lord gave him to us for a time and that he is reunited with loved ones who went before for him and safe in the arms of his Savior Most of all I want to thank the Lord for choosing George Davis to be our Grandad
Albert & Anna (Rainbolt) Maze
Tuesday, December 6, 2022
Our deepest sympathy is sent to your families in the loss of your loved one. Prayers that God will send you peace and comfort in the days ahead.
Mary Archer
Monday, December 5, 2022
Dearest, Nola and family ,so saddened to hear the passing of George. Sending my prayers and love to all of you during this sad time. Love you all ! 💔
Coy & Sue Horton
Monday, December 5, 2022
Nola and family.
Our sympathy and prayers in your loss . George was a good man and will be missed
Bethel Massey
Monday, December 5, 2022
Family,
So sorry for the loss of your loved one..
George was a very nice man..Praying for the family during this difficult time..
Theresa Warrenth
Monday, December 5, 2022
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Clara Foshee
Monday, December 5, 2022
Prayers of comfort for family, he was a good man
Jimmy and Beverly Horton
Monday, December 5, 2022
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family.
Patrick and Shawn Carter
Monday, December 5, 2022
Sorry for your loss BW
Becky Watts Carter
Monday, December 5, 2022
Sharon and family, so sorry to hear of your dads passing. My prayers are with you in this difficult time.
Wes & Sue Elliott
Sunday, December 4, 2022
So sorry for your great loss. My thoughts and prayers for all the family.
Eddie & Pam Cannada
Sunday, December 4, 2022
Our deepest sympathy for the loss of your loved one.
Jessica Dye
Sunday, December 4, 2022
So sorry for ur loss George was an amazing man n loved by many people and will be greatly missed prayers and thoughts are with all of u