of Marshall, AR
August 6, 1944 - November 1, 2023
Harvey H. Davis, age 79, of Marshall, Arkansas went to his heavenly home on Wednesday, November 1st, 2023 at Baxter Regional in Mountain Home, Arkansas surrounded by his family. He was born in Marshall, Arkansas on August 6th, 1944 to Pvt. Harvey W. Davis and Ruby Lois Foshee Davis. Harvey's dad died during WWII when the ship he was on, the SS Paul Hamilton, was attacked off the coast of Cape Bengut in the Mediterranean Sea by 23 German bombers. One aerial torpedo struck the Paul Hamilton and detonated the cargo of high explosives and bombs and the ship and crew disappeared within 30 seconds. The crew and passengers, who included 154 officers and men of the 831st Bombardment Squadron, were all lost. Harvey's dad died 4 months before Harvey was born. His mother later married Devoe Thomas Morrison who raised Harvey as his own son.
Harvey graduated from Marshall High School in 1961. He loved God and his family. Harvey enjoyed farming, fishing, hunting and horseback riding. He married Carolyn House on November 30th, 1962. They were one month shy of celebrating 61 years of marriage.
Survivors include his wife, Carolyn House Davis of the home; two daughters, Christy (Kelvin) Preis and Harvie (Tim) Beaver; grandchildren, Zachary (Catherine) Beaver, Stephanie Beaver, Jacob (Reagan) Beaver and Hunter Preis; in February of 2024, Harvey would have been welcoming his first great-grandson; mother-in-law, Elmo House; brother-in-law, Charles (Nancy) House and many nieces and nephews who will also mourn his passing.
Harvey is preceded in death by his parents, Harvey W. Davis and Ruby Lois Morrison; his stepfather, Devoe Thomas Morrison and two sisters, Linda Kathy House and Tommye Rena Sue Arnold.
Funeral services for Harvey will be 2:00 PM Saturday, November 4th, 2023 at Marshall Assembly of God Church with Bro. Sam Horton officiating. Visitation will be 1:00 till 2:00 PM preceding the service. Burial will be in Marshall Memorial Gardens. Bearers will be Kelvin Preis, Tim Beaver, Zachary Beaver, Jacob Beaver, Hunter Preis and Larry Clingings. At the families request, donations may be made to the Gideons International, Marshall Camp, PO Box 1305, Marshall, AR 72650.
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Carolyn I had not heard about Harvey. I am so very sorry for your loss. I will keep you in my prayers
I'm so sorry for your loss. Mr Harvey was a good man and will be missed.
I'm praying for you all during this difficult time.
Carolyn, I am so sorry to hear about Harvey’s passing away. You and all your family are in my prayers. God Bless you all at this hard time in your lives.
Carolyn and family we were sad to hear of your loss of your hushand and father. You all are in our prayers and my God Bless all of you at this sad time.
Carolyn, so sorry to hear about your loss. Prayers for your family.
Carolyn, we are very sorry to hear of Harvey’s passing and have been praying for you and the family. We will continue to keep you in our prayers.
Carolyn, so sorry to read about your loss, thoughts and prayer for you and family.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Stephanie, Christy and family, sincerest condolences in the loss of your grandfather and father. Your family is in our prayers. I’m sorry we won’t be there to celebrate Mr. Davis’ life and legacy but we will be thinking of you.
So sorry for your loss…. Love you and pray for God’s Peace for you and your familey !
Prayers of comfort for family, he was a great cousin and will be missed. Love and hugs
So very sorry for your loss. The strength of your family is amazing and you will all be in my prayers.
Sending our love and prayers from Ireland. Our thoughts are with Harvie, Stephanie and all of Harvey's family and friends. May his gentle soul rest in peace.
Caroyln and family, we are sorry to hear about Harveys passing. Your families are in our thoughts and prayers.
My cousin Harvey will be missed by his family and friends .
Sending prayers & hugs to all the family…love you all… I am sending my condolences.
Carolyn and family, so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers of peace and comfort are with you during this difficult time.
Prayers for the family. So very sorry for your loss. May God comfort y’all during this difficult time.
Carolyn so sorry to see this my prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
sorry for your familys loss christy and calvin. your dad only drove our bus a few times , but just as your grand dad did ,heleft a very good impression on me, of how men of great character handle themselves in their everyday jobs ,andthese men have been my example for how
i do
my own work and being patient in dealing with all my kids on my bus everyday. everybody respected your grand dad and dad,youve been very blessed to have such men to lead your family while growing up
Harvie I am so sorry to see this. Prayers for you and the family.
Dear Carolyn and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of Harvey's passing. How difficult it must be for you and your family. I will hold you in my thoughts and heart..
Donna Kay (Beavers) McGee
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and family.
I was sorry to learn of Harvey’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with Carolyn and their family.
Christie and Harvey I'm so sorry for your loss, my thoughts are with you.
Prayers of peace and comfort for the family.
Carolyn and family, I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers for peace and comfort during this time of great sorrow.
We are so very sorry to hear about Harvey. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
So sorry to hear about Harvey. Our prayers are with all the family as you go through this time. Prayers for peace
Carolyn, I’m so sorry for your loss..Prayers for you and the girls for comfort and strength as you go through this most difficult time.
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Harvey. Our prayers and thoughts are with the family.
With our deepest sympathy.
Carolyn and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Praying for comfort and peace for all of you.
So sorry for your loss.
Carolyn and family,
We are so very sorry to learn of Harvey’s passing. He called last week to just hear Terry’s voice he said and talk.
Carolyn, I am so sorry. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God grant you His peace during this time.
Carolyn, so sorry to hear about Harvey passing away . We send you all our deepest sympathy, and prayers.
Prayers for God's comfort & strength for the family.
Christy I am so sorry for your loss. Praying for you and your family. May God bring you comfort during this difficult time of loss.
So sorry for your loss Carolyn. Prayers of peace and comfort for you and your family.
Carolyn, so sorry to hear of your husband passing. We love you and pray for God's comfort.