of Mountain View, AR
January 1, 1952 - May 14, 2025
Kendrick ''Kenny'' B. Davis, 73, of Mountain View, Arkansas passed from this life on May 14, 2025. He was born on January 01, 1952, to Earl and Maxine Davis in Blytheville, Arkansas.
Ken graduated from West Memphis High School with the Class of 1970 and went on to continue his education at the University of Arkansas. He enjoyed a distinguished 47 year career in the aviation propeller industry, where his expertise and dedication earned him the highest respect among colleagues and peers across the country.
Ken had a passion for old British sports cars. He loved working on them and sharing them with anyone who showed interest. Ken was a gentle giant; a good hearted soul that would help anyone in need, never expecting anything in return. He also held great affection for his beloved dogs, Maggie Mae and Governor.
Ken was a gifted storyteller who took great joy in sharing his many experiences with those he met. His infectious laugh and quick wit kept his friends and colleagues on their toes.
Ken is survived by his son, Austin Clegg of Orlando, Florida; daughter, Laura Brooks Davis, of Cincinnati, Ohio; brother, Robert (Bobby) Davis, of Helena, Arkansas, Danny Redd of West Memphis, Arkansas; and sister, Debra (Redd) Quaranta of West Memphis, Arkansas.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl Eugene Davis and Maxine Grayson Davis Redd; and one brother, Donald Ray Davis.
In Lieu of flowers, please consider making donations in honor of Kenny to www.happyhippies.org or your favorite charity.
His service will be a private event for family and friends at a later date.
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6 Condolence(s)
Laura Davis
Sunday, August 10, 2025
I feel unhappy
I feel so sad
I've lost the best friend
That I ever had
-Black Sabbath
My pops was so special and so funny and so smart and handsome and so generous. This world is not right without him in it. I am only comforted by knowing that he is with his creator and finally with his beloved brother and best friend Donald probably laughing at how long all this is dragging out over a bunch of stuff. Im honored to have his name. I hope Im doing a good job. I miss him every day so much. Beau says I laugh just like him and that makes me so happy because the world needs that sound. Nobody’s going to see this probably. I love my dad. If you got this far, and you did to, please leave a note. It means a lot to me.
Jimmy Darrell Nelson
Friday, July 18, 2025
Great guy enjoyed building for him prop shop and apartment
Stanley Culver
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
He was my friend from high school and later.
Bob Peters (Yankee Dog)
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Had lots of great times with Ken (aka 'The Gnat'). Of particular note was when he brought two disassembled propellers to Chihuahua Mexico and put them back together so we could ferry an airplane out of there.
RIP my friend.
Gary Vanstory
Saturday, June 21, 2025
You will be missed by many. 😞
Robert E. Davis
Monday, June 9, 2025
RIP Little Brother.