of North Little Rock, AR
November 29, 1926 - December 17, 2019
Weldon Davis, 93, of North Little Rock passed away peacefully at home on December 17, 2019. He was born in Mount Vernon, Arkansas on November 29, 1926. He was preceded in death by his parents Virgil and Charlotte Davis, and his wife of 63 years, Louise.
He is survived by his three sons: Ben Davis (Linda) of Nashville, Tennessee; Lynn Davis of Little Rock; Tommy Davis (Jan) of Little Rock; seven grandchildren: Emily Hirzel (Brandon); Aaron Davis (Natalya); Blake Davis; Ellen Wills (Brad); Alison Vigneault (Matt); William Davis (Regan); and Gracie Davis. He is also survived by his beloved great-grandchildren India, Jackson, Alexander, Ida Jane, Skylar, and Elliott.
After graduating from Mount Vernon high school in 1944, he attended college at Arkansas State Teachers College in Conway. He later attended the University of Arkansas Law School, taking classes at night after a full day's work, from which he received his law degree in 1964. He began his career at Arkansas Farm Bureau Insurance Company in 1954 and held several senior administrative positions throughout his career and until his retirement in 1990. He is remembered at Arkansas Farm Bureau as a compassionate and clear-thinking leader who helped guide the company through its progressive growth and development into the successful company that it is today. During those years he always managed to attend his sons' many sports and academic events and supported his three sons as they graduated from private universities as well as medical and pharmacy colleges. All the while, he maintained a 640-acre active cattle farm in Mount Vernon, AR, becoming especially active after retirement from Farm Bureau. He is remembered as a man of character, honesty, directness, integrity, and fairness. He has touched many lives and served as a mentor to several generations of young men and women and will be missed by many people of all ages and vocations.
The family would like to thank Arkansas Hospice Care for their care and understanding. A very special thanks to Sandie Kiser and Devin Mathes for their excellent loving care.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, February 8, 2020 at Roller-Owens Funeral Home, 5509 JFK Blvd in North Little Rock with internment to follow at Rest Hills Cemetery. A memorial visitation will be held prior to the service beginning at 10:00 AM at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that a donation be made to Mt. Nebo Missionary Baptist Church, c/o Martha Garrison, 1154 Hwy 36, Mt Vernon, AR 72111 or to a favorite charity.
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7 Condolence(s)
Dan Baw
Tuesday, February 4, 2020
Ben, my prayers are with you and your family. I remember your father well - he set a great example of commitment and perseverance for us Levy kids. I’m sorry I cannot join you for the celebration of his life, but you and your brothers stand as living proof of his service to family and community.
Dan Baw
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Frank and Dianne Leonard
Friday, January 24, 2020
Weldon was always a very dear friend i had a tremendous amout of respect for. We both worked for Farm Bureau in the same jobs in our respective states of Arkansas and Florida. When i was first promoted Weldon graciously spent a lot of time with me explaining the job not because he had too but because he wanted to help me. I always looked up to Weldon. He was like a greatly loved grandfather figure. His honesty and integrity were unquestioned. He was bold in telling you his opinion in the most respectful manner. He loved his wife Louise and 3 sons and grandkids very much. Thank goodness for his caregiver Sandy who was a blessing that gave him many more years to enjoy trips to his cattle farm which actively managed. After Louise passed he wrote me a note the following month telling me and suggesting we "get together before time runs out". I share that advice from Weldon with several friends. I am so grateful he suggested that enabling us to have several very good visits at his home.
Frank
Carl and Aletta Hollingsworth
Friday, December 20, 2019
Worked with Weldon At Farm Bureau for years. Good friend and fellow worker.He will be missed.
Guy Ransom, Jr.
Friday, December 20, 2019
I worked with Weldon for several years when we were both with Farm Bureau Insurance Companies. He was a true gentleman! My sincere condolences to the family and may our Lord Bless each of you!
CartiNlr
Friday, December 20, 2019
Davis family, We are sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. Your friends at CartiNlr
Richard Watts
Friday, December 20, 2019
Mr. Davis was a kind & gentle man respected by all who were fortunate enough to work with him. In the words of another Farm Bureau legend, Sam Cooper, he was “one of the good guys.†His was a life well lived. My prayers for the family.
Connie Kelley
Thursday, December 19, 2019
Lynn, your Father was indeed a kind man of integrity. Blessings to you and your family during this time.