Gerald Wayne Davis

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Roller-Crouch Funeral Home
510 E. College Ave.
Batesville, AR  72501
Monday, October 1, 2018
6:00-8:00 pm
Service Schedule
Emmanuel Baptist Church
1915 Batesville Blvd
Batesville, AR  72501
Tuesday, October 2, 2018
10:00 am
Cemetery
Brown Memorial Cemetery
Off of Thida Road
Union Hill, AR  
Gerald Wayne Davis

of Salado, AR

December 4, 1946 - September 27, 2018

Gerald Wayne Davis, 71, of Salado died Thursday, September 27, 2018, surrounded by his wife and children.

He was born in Batesville, Arkansas on Wednesday, December 4, 1946 to Marion Jeffie and Zilla (Coffman) Davis.

He grew up in Thida, Arkansas and was a 1964 graduate of Oil Trough High School and a 1970 graduate of State College of Arkansas (UCA in Conway). He retired after more than 30 years of coaching, teaching, and bus driving. He enjoyed his years of working with students and faculty at Witt Springs, Pleasant Plains, Desha, Batesville, and Southside School Districts. He was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church at Southside. He enjoyed the outdoors. He loved to hunt and fish. He enjoyed working on the farm and taking care of his cattle with his wife of 48 years. His family was his pride and joy. He was a loving and supportive husband, Dad, and Pop.

Gerald is survived by his loving wife, Janet Elaine Brown Davis; one son, Jeffie Aaron Davis (Amber) of Jonesboro, Arkansas; one daughter, Susan Dawn Davis of Southside, Arkansas, and special family friend Mark Ferguson of Tuckerman, Arkansas; one sister, Freeda Webb of Little Rock, Arkansas; two grandchildren, Cambry Davis, Kendy Davis; and numerous cousins, nieces nephews and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Evelyn Hatfield.

Funeral services will at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Southside, Arkansas on Tuesday, October, 2 2018 at 10:00 a.m. with Bro. Edward Williford and Bro. Aaron Leggett. Burial will follow at Brown Memorial Cemetery at Union Hill.

Visitations will be Monday, October 1, 2018 from 6:00p.m. '''' 8:00 p.m. at the Roller-Crouch Funeral Home.

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26 Condolence(s)
Judy Ann Coffman Jackson
Russell, AR
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Sunday, December 6, 2020

My brother, James Coffman, met him when both went to college at BB. I was sorry to hear of his passing.

Carter Baxter
Mt. Juliet, TN
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Wednesday, October 3, 2018

Looking forward to seeing Gerald in heaven. We will remember and laugh at our many fun times on Earth. Gerald's passing was a great loss for those that loved him. I am proud to be one of those.

Brad & Lisa McGhee
Batesville, AR
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Tuesday, October 2, 2018

We are truely sorry for your loss

Roger Massey
CLINTON, AR
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Tuesday, October 2, 2018

We all spent some great times together back in our 20s. Gerald was a man you could depend on and had a great sense of humor.
My prayers are with you Janet, and the children and grandchildren. God bless each of you.

Kathy and Carl Burleson
Marcella, AR
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Tuesday, October 2, 2018

Janet
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Will be thinking of you and praying for you in the days and weeks to come.

Betty Cockrill
Batesville, AR
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Tuesday, October 2, 2018

Janet and family, my thoughts and prayers are with each of you.

Harold and Brenda Wren
Batesville, AR
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Monday, October 1, 2018

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Harold and Brenda Wren

Marilyn Diemer Earnheart
Batesville, AR
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Monday, October 1, 2018

Janet & family,
My heart hurts for each of you in the loss of your precious husband, father & grandfather. He was such a sweetheart. We enjoyed visiting when he came to the office. We always shared stories about our grands....Oh how he loved those 2 little girls of Jeffie's. His sweet smile & kindness are things I will always remember about him.
Lifting you all up for strength & courage today and in the days to come.
In His love,
Marilyn

Todd, Resa & Stephanie Bolin
Batesville, AR
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Monday, October 1, 2018

Gerald was always so kind when he came in the office. I always enjoyed visiting with him. Prayers are being uplifted for comfort.

Michelle Pace
Batesville, AR
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Sunday, September 30, 2018

I will never forget the absolute best years of my teaching career with Mr Davis. We were side by side rooms. I brought him a peanut patty every week. He was so fun and good to work with in my early years! What a great man and his family,too. Raymond and I are praying for peace from God for all. Absolutely heart broken but I know God is taking care of him now.

Raymond and Terry Mccoy
Morrilron, AR
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Sunday, September 30, 2018

So sorry for your lose we’ll Praying and think about y’all Raymond and Terry Mccoy

Terry Watson
Desha, AR
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Saturday, September 29, 2018

We only have a handful of really true friends throughout our lives...Gerald was one of the best...I’ll miss my ol buddy...but I’ll cherish our friendship forever...we sure had more than a mans share of good times together...lots of laughter....Lord, I pray for comfort for the Davis family.

Charles and Anne Akllen
Little Rock, AR
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Saturday, September 29, 2018

Anne and are saddened to hear of your loss!
We trust that you and your family feel surrounded by much love. Gerald was a Great Man, loved and respect by all that had the privilege of knowing him! Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!

Cheryl Smith O'Brien
Warm Springs, AR
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Saturday, September 29, 2018

Freda and Family, So sorry to hear about Gerald Wayne. I saw him a few times after we graduated and he was always talking about the family and growing up on the farm.
Time has passed much too quickly for us.
With deepest sympathy to all of you at this difficult time.
Cheryl




Cally Guthrie
Nashville, TN
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Friday, September 28, 2018

I am so sad to hear about Gerald’s passing and I’m thinking about all of you. He had such a great impact on the life of all of his students and he will truly be missed. Praying hard for strength and comfort during this difficult time.

Preston and Terri Hatfield and family
Drayton, ND
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Friday, September 28, 2018

We are all so very sorry for your family's loss. We love you all and send our prayers for peace in the days to come. We will be down there as soon as we can. The Hatfields

Becky Beasley
Batesville, AR
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Friday, September 28, 2018

I was so saddened to hear about Mr. Davis. My deepest sympathy goes to all if you. Such a wonderful man and teacher.

Terry Davis
Fort Smith, AR
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Friday, September 28, 2018

Please accept my condolences on the loss of Gerald. I never met him, but in reading the obituary I realized that his grandmother Lizzie Pruitt Coffman and my great grandfather Dan Pruitt were brother and sister. Please know that I will be praying for your family. God bless.

Lucas Jeffery
Denver, CO
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Friday, September 28, 2018

I'm sorry for your loss. Gerald was a good man, and y'all were great friends to my family growing up. He certainly made an impact and left this world better than he found it.

Tim and Ruth stewart
Batesville, AR
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Friday, September 28, 2018

To Janet and family. Ruth and I are sorry to hear of Gerald's passing. He will definitely be missed and made a lasting impact on many students. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Mike and Diane Knapp
Little Rock, AR
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Friday, September 28, 2018

Janet and family,

We are so sorry for your loss.

Mike and Diane Knapp

Janet Davidson Rochner
Thida, AR
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Friday, September 28, 2018

I'm so sorry for your loss .I've known Gerald Wayne for as long as I can remember. My parents were good friends of his parents and my brother Dale Davidson was a friend and graduated with Gerald Wayne. He was such a sweet man and I know he will be missed by so many .My prayers to your family

Andy Roberts
Dexter, MO
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Friday, September 28, 2018

Susan,

So sorry for your loss. Praying for you and your family. One of my favorite verses is Revelation 21:4...”He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.”

Andy and Amy Roberts

Cindy Nelson
Batesville, AR
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Friday, September 28, 2018

Bill and I are so very sorry for your loss of husband, father, and grandfather. Gerald was a fine man and loved by many.

Gina Robertson
Batesville, AR
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Friday, September 28, 2018

Mr. Davis was my classroom neighbor and my friend. He was a good Christian man, a good dad, husband, and grandpa. He will be greatly missed but he is with his Lord and a much better place.

Donna Larue
Pottsville, AR
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Friday, September 28, 2018

Susan and family, lifting each one of you up in prayer! Although I never met your dad, I know he was a special person.