Georgie L. Davis

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Visitation Schedule
Roller-Crouch Funeral Home
510 E. College Ave.
Batesville, AR  72501
Monday, November 17, 2014
6 to 8 pm
Service Schedule
Church
Quail Valley Freewill Baptist Church
4000 Harrison Street
Batesville, AR  72501
Tuesday, November 18, 2014
2 pm
Cemetery
Egner Cemetery
Allen Chapel Road
Salado, AR  72575
Georgie L. Davis

of Batesville, AR

August 9, 1929 - November 15, 2014

Georgie L. Davis, 85, of Batesville, died Saturday, November 15, 2014 at his home.
He was born in Sulphur Rock, Arkansas on August 9, 1929 to Steve Hubert Davis and Millie (Fink) Davis. He was a member of the Quail Valley Freewill Baptist Church.

A jack-of-all trades, he built houses in the area and was a backhoe operator. He developed Davis Ball Park, the first softball field in Independence County at Southside in 1979. He was a collector of many things, but in particular salt and pepper shakers, which included over 6,000 unique sets in his collection and he was in the Guinness Book of World Records for his shakers. George also helped to start the Southside Fire Department.

He always put others first and was a very giving, caring, and lovable person. His wife, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren were the most important things to him.

Survivors include his wife, Barbara Davis of Southside; a son, Gary Davis and his wife, Phyllis of Southside; a daughter, Phyllis Thomison and her husband, Charles also of Southside; a step-daughter, Linda Sullivan of Conway; eight grandchildren, Michelle Staggs, Shelly Swaim, Kim Coles, Nicole Driver, Chara Shetron, Courtney Davis, Spencer Davis and Shaun Davis; fourteen great-grandchildren, Rusty Staggs, Sydney Staggs, Sawyer Swaim, Shaylah Swaim, Kameron Coles, Tristen Driver, Dillon Driver, Chayne Shetron, Jackson Shetron, Courtlynn Davis, Rebekah Davis, Lexie Davis, Emma Berry, and Addi Davis. Other survivors include two brothers, Bobby Davis and his wife, Connie of Batesville and Ancil Davis and his wife, Jeanette of Heber Springs.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Billie Jean (Owens) Davis; a brother, Hubert Davis; and a sister, Mary Sue Davis.

Pallbearers will be Russell Staggs, Kevin Coles, Dan Driver, Shane Swaim, Shaun Davis, Spencer Davis, and Courtney Davis. Honorary pallbearers are his grandchildren, great-grandchildren, Dr. Bob Slaughter, and Dr. Carroll Scroggins.

A funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday at Quail Valley Freewill Baptist Church with Bro. Ben Ryan officiating. Burial will follow at Egner Cemetery in Salado under the direction of Roller-Crouch Funeral Home of Batesville.

Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.


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15 Condolence(s)
Leslie Folsom
Stilwell, KS
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Tuesday, November 18, 2014

Barbara ,
What a wonderful man your husband was. Not even really knowing me he took me into the fold and treated me like I was family. His warm and generous heart will be greatly miss , this side of heaven. He is no longer in pain or suffering , and enjoying his new body in Christ. Someday we will see him again .
Leslie

Glenda Bowers
Batesville, AR
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Tuesday, November 18, 2014

My prayers are with you Barbara. I will miss George so much and all the teasing we did to each other. I'll see you soon. Love you.

J.L. and Royce Stubbs
BATESVILLE, AR
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Tuesday, November 18, 2014

To all Georges family,he was a fine man and friend, worked with him at the old rubber plant, and he was a man who could do almost any thing he set his mind to, .May god comfort you as only he can, you are in our prayers

Winifred Harmon
Batesville,
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Tuesday, November 18, 2014

Went to school with George and ive known him for years. Sorry for your loss

Buddy & Melanie Murphy
Pangburn, AR
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Monday, November 17, 2014

Barbara, It was such a pleasure to know George and to visit with him at the antique malls. He was always quick to cheerfully lend a hand or entertain you with a story.
The sparkle in his eyes will live forever in the legacy of his
children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
You are in our thoughts and prayers!
Buddy & Melanie

Ann Stapleton
Newport, AR
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Monday, November 17, 2014

Dear Phyllis and family,
You are all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May God give you the comfort and peace only He can. Sincerely, Ann Stapleton

Patty Baker
Newport, AR
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Monday, November 17, 2014

Phyllis & family, You are in our thoughts & prayers. May God give you all peace and comfort.

Jennifer Eddington
Newport, AR
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Monday, November 17, 2014

Phyllis & Family,
Keeping you all close in heart and prayers.

Cindy Fletcher
Concord, AR
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Monday, November 17, 2014

What a cutie! Bet he had all the women after him. Such a fine man. Loving man. Dedicated to all. I know he helped anyone who needed it. Worked in his community, loved people. He especially loved his family. Be proud of who George Davis was. It was an honor to know and love him.

Todd, Resa & Stephanie Bolin
Batesville, AR
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Monday, November 17, 2014

May the many prayers that are being uplifted for the love of this family give you comfort. He will be an "Angel from Heaven" looking down on his loving family. Cheerish the memories you have because they are a true treasure that God has given. Continual prayers will be uplifting for the days ahead. So sorry for your loss, sending love, hugs and prayers.

Anna Ray
Indianapolis,
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Monday, November 17, 2014

His visits to Indy will be missed by all who met him. He was beloved by me and mine.
We mourn for our loss and believe that the angels are celebrating their gain.

Don mcSpadden
Batesville, AR
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Sunday, November 16, 2014

Always had a smile and tried to help others. Served this county and his community well. I will miss him as well as all those who ever had the honor to meet him. Prayers to all his family and riends.

Cathy
Overland Park, KS
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Sunday, November 16, 2014

George was always ready & willing to help everyone without ever asking for anything in return. He was a friend & brother-in-law. Will see him again in heaven.

Richard Sparrow
Harrison, AR
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Sunday, November 16, 2014


Just wanted all of you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
I have some great memories of the deer hunts we used to have up in Izard county. The Davis family always treated me like I was one of them. George always kept the whole gang in line.
Gloria and I send our love to all.
Rick Sparrow

Fount Foushee
Belton, MO
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Sunday, November 16, 2014

I remember George when I was growing up in the Southside Community as a very nice, friendly and caring person, he will be missed. .