BENTON — Thomas Jefferson
“Jeff” Davis, 98, of Benton, passed into the loving arms of his Savior on Monday, February 8, 2021. He was born in Pulaski County to John Alexander Davis II and Lillian Eva Norman.
Jeff was a man full of zest for life, never turning down an opportunity to joke around or make someone laugh. He was so caring and welcoming, and always embraced people and their company with open arms. He spent much of his time after retirement visiting people in nursing homes and hospitals, bringing a smile to everyone’s face in a time when they needed it most. Anyone who knew Jeff knew of his lifelong love for horses, but even more so, his family. He was a proud husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather and his heart was filled with joy and contentment when his family was together.
He was a proud member of the Unites States Coast Guard and served in the Pacific campaign during WWII, acquiring the title of “WWII Veteran.” He had been a member of Northside Church of Christ since 1959 and was an elder for 15 years, serving from 1979 to 1994. His high sense of integrity and honor made him the man that everyone loved and respected. He will be missed but his memory will be cherished, and his legacy will continue through those who loved and cared for him.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Bobbie Jean Shepherd Davis; brothers, Norman Davis, Terrel Davis, Doyle Davis, Hayden (Joe) Davis, Jack Davis, and Bob Davis; and a sister, Kathryn Milks.
Jeff is survived by his sons, Carroll Davis and his wife, Betty, and Tom Davis and his wife, Martha; his daughter, Janelle Doyel; grandchildren, Doug Davis and his wife, Joeleen, Jeremy Davis and his wife, Teresa, Ashlee Cross and her husband, Josh, Jeffery Davis, Jessika Doyel and her partner, Max Cypress, and Kymberly Stonick and her husband, Ben; 13 great-grandchildren; and many other extended family members and friends of his family.
A funeral service will be Saturday, February 13, 2021 at 2 p.m. at Northside Church of Christ, 917 N. East Street, Benton. Visitation will be an hour prior to service time at 1 p.m. Interment will be in Pinecrest Memorial Park in Alexander.
Northside Church of Christ is complying with the Arkansas Department of Health guidelines and limiting indoor funeral and visitation attendance to 300 people at one time. All attendees must provide and wear their own masks before entering. Memorials may be made to Southern Christian Children’s Home, P.O. Box 649, Morrilton, Ark. 72110 or Corin Read Christian Camp, 917 N. East St, Benton, Ark. 72015. Please sign the guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.comballard