Roland Elmo Davis
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Roland Elmo Davis
86 a resident of Farmington, Arkansas passed away peacefully Monday, December 28, 2009 at his home in Farmington, Arkansas. He was born June 30, 1923 in Maud, Oklahoma the son of Thomas Franklin and Nora Myrtle Rylant Davis.
Roland attended the Carr City School in Oklahoma.
Roland was actively involved in the community. He served as Assistant Fire Chief at the Farmington Fire Department for 23 years. He was an elected City Councilman for a number of years. During his years of service Roland proudly served as Farmington City Inspector and volunteered as a policeman. In 2007 Roland and Edna Davis received an honorary key to the city for their dedication and support to the community. In 2007 both Roland and Edna were privileged to lead the Farmington Christmas Parade as Grand Marshall’s. Roland and Edna ran Collins and Davis Grocery for 26 years. He drove a school bus for Farmington Schools and was a former member of the Lions Club. As a member of Farmington Friends, Roland helped provide fruit baskets at Christmas time. He loved fishing and spending time with his kids, grandkids and great-grandkids.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Edna Mae Davis of the home; one brother, Albert E. Davis of Austin, Texas and one sister, Ima Belle Williams of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; four children all of Farmington, Arkansas: Ronnie and Glenda Davis, Tommy and Lynn Davis, Nora and Ernie Taylor and Greg and Alta Davis; thirteen grandchildren, Michael Taylor, Joy Hutcherson, Kim Garner, Brad Davis, Carlie Tapley, Sarah Brock, Kelly Rogers, Katie Murr, Jacob McWhorter, Ashley Thomas, Maegan Shreve, Jessica Davis and Shane Davis; nineteen great grandchildren, Chase Garner, Bailey Hutcherson, Kailynn Jackson, Ashtin Murr, Britton Garner, Mcarter Murr, Sidney Brock, Taylor Garner, Maecy Garner, Sherrill Davis, Dallas Taylor, Rylan Brock, Kalleigh Shreve, Chloie Thomas, Blake Rogers, Kaylee Murr, Shannon Davis, Anastyn Taylor and Kenleigh Shreve along with nephews and extended family.
86 a resident of Farmington, Arkansas passed away peacefully Monday, December 28, 2009 at his home in Farmington, Arkansas. He was born June 30, 1923 in Maud, Oklahoma the son of Thomas Franklin and Nora Myrtle Rylant Davis.
Roland attended the Carr City School in Oklahoma.
Roland was actively involved in the community. He served as Assistant Fire Chief at the Farmington Fire Department for 23 years. He was an elected City Councilman for a number of years. During his years of service Roland proudly served as Farmington City Inspector and volunteered as a policeman. In 2007 Roland and Edna Davis received an honorary key to the city for their dedication and support to the community. In 2007 both Roland and Edna were privileged to lead the Farmington Christmas Parade as Grand Marshall’s. Roland and Edna ran Collins and Davis Grocery for 26 years. He drove a school bus for Farmington Schools and was a former member of the Lions Club. As a member of Farmington Friends, Roland helped provide fruit baskets at Christmas time. He loved fishing and spending time with his kids, grandkids and great-grandkids.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Edna Mae Davis of the home; one brother, Albert E. Davis of Austin, Texas and one sister, Ima Belle Williams of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; four children all of Farmington, Arkansas: Ronnie and Glenda Davis, Tommy and Lynn Davis, Nora and Ernie Taylor and Greg and Alta Davis; thirteen grandchildren, Michael Taylor, Joy Hutcherson, Kim Garner, Brad Davis, Carlie Tapley, Sarah Brock, Kelly Rogers, Katie Murr, Jacob McWhorter, Ashley Thomas, Maegan Shreve, Jessica Davis and Shane Davis; nineteen great grandchildren, Chase Garner, Bailey Hutcherson, Kailynn Jackson, Ashtin Murr, Britton Garner, Mcarter Murr, Sidney Brock, Taylor Garner, Maecy Garner, Sherrill Davis, Dallas Taylor, Rylan Brock, Kalleigh Shreve, Chloie Thomas, Blake Rogers, Kaylee Murr, Shannon Davis, Anastyn Taylor and Kenleigh Shreve along with nephews and extended family.
Funeral Service
10:00 am
Farmington Church of Christ in Farmington, Arkansas
Visitation
5:00 pm
Luginbuel Chapel in Prairie Grove
Final Resting Place
Farmington Cemetery
North, Row 05 46, Space 15
General
Jun 30, 1923
Dec 28, 2009
86
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Tributes
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. He was a wonderful husband and father and will always be remembered. Sorry we can't always find the time to spend together more but just know I love all of you! Candy Lee and Shane, Letausha, Kristefer and Kolton Ahrents
Candy Ahrents - Cousin
Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family at this time. It's a comfort knowing that daddy and Roland are now hanging out together in heaven and are maybe having coffee together like the old days at Rosie's.
Mark And Sandy Mahaffey - Friends
What a wonderful person Roland was. Just look at all he got accomplished in his lift. Now that he is in God's arms, their will be no more pain, suffering and he will be at peace for ever.
Wayne D. Parrish Sr.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. I have many wonderful memories of Mr. Davis. He will be greatly missed.
Scott Mounce And Family - Friend
We are so sorry for your loss. Roland was such a sweet person. He will ge greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with each and every one of you. With Love, Keith,Renita,Amber,Courntey,and Zachary Shreve,and Dorothy Kilgore
Keith And Renita Shreve And Family - Friend
We are so sorry for your lost. Rick enjoy all the good times with Roland. If you need anything please call.
Rick Or Linda Hammons - Aquaintance
Some of my fondest memories of growing up involve Roland and his family. My prayers are with Edna and her entire family.
Angela La Rue - Friend Of The Family
hi edna sorry for your loss, i thought a lot of roland, family will be in our prayers,Ivan Diana huffmaster
Ivan@diana Huffmaster - Freind
Grandpa Roland will be missed, he was a wonderful man! Love, Ashley
Bob & Ashley Archer - Aquaintance
All of you guys are in our thoughts and prayers at this time. As seen in all of the wonderful photo memories, Roland was very good at loving his family and being husband, dad, grandfather, great-grandfather. Our hope and prayer is that all will receive peace from the Holy Spirit and that all memories will be sweet and crystal clear.
David And Kelly Howerton - Related To Ronnie And Glenda
Edna, please know that you and your family are in our prayers. May God comfort you as only He can.
Debra Henbest-Jordon - Friend
Roland will definately be missed and Edna and family will always be in our prayers. The Farmington community has lost one of the finest.
Mort And Kim Marshall - Friend
We are sorry for your loss. Are prayers are with you and your family. We are here if you need anything. May God bless and comfort you at this time.
Tim & Kellie Luther - Friend
ROLAND IS A GREAT MAN THAT HAS LEFT A LEGACY OF BLESSINGS, WITH HIS FAMILY BEING HIS MOST PRIZED. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.
Alvin And Belva Brumley - Friend
WE LOVE YOU GUYS! SO SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF SUCH A WONDERFUL PERSON!! YOU ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. IF YOU NEED ANYTHING, PLEASE LET US KNOW! ALL OUR LOVE***
Rodney, Johna, Kaden, & McKenzie Selph - Friends
Roland will greatly me missed by everyone in the community. David enjoyed the times they got to go fishing together. So i hope he's up there fish'in away. God Bless All.
David And Dena Swaffar - Friend
Ms. Edna - I'm SO sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that I'm thinking of you and sending my prayers.
Janet Collins - Worked With Ms. Edna @walmart Otc Pharma
Remembering the days when Clinton would bring the oldest grandson Kaleb to the store for a sandwich and a treat from behind the counter. What wonderful memories. My prayers are with you. Love you Patsy
Patsy Pike - Friend
Roland was a good friend & a good neighbor for many years. He will be greatly missed.
Rick & Donna, Mark & Monte Abshier - Long Time Neighbors On Neal St.
Sorry we won't be able to attend. Keeping all of you in our prayers.
Bruce Rylant
Alice Mooneyham
Joan Harvey
Alice Mooneyham - Cousin
We're so sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dan And Mandy Webb - Friend
To Mom:You married the best man possible. I don't think you could have done any better. He was hard & strict when needed & soft & gentle also. He taught me a lot. I wish I had paid more attention. Should have learned much, much more. He was one of a kind, a great person to many. My hero forever.
Tommy - Family
Mrs Edna, So soory to hear of your loss of Mr. Roland. You are in our prayers. Chad
Chadwick L. Simpson, M.d. - Friend From Wal Mart Pharmacy
Some of my fondest memories of life in Farmington are of Roland & Edna at the store. It was always a special treat for the kids, Grandpa & Granny to have that fresh sliced ham and cheese! Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. He touched and made a difference in so many lives and that's what our true legacy is. Love, Terri, Amy, & Eddie Niccum
Terri Niccum - Aquaintance
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this time.
Steve And Rhonda Reaves - Friends
What a wonderful man. He truly loved his family and friends. Roland was a wonderful neighbor, and a great friend. Tt was always a pleasure to visit with him. Roland will be truly missed. Edna, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. We Love You!
Roger And Dollie McCratic - Neighbor And Friend
I am so sorry for you loss! I have very fond memories of Mr. Davis. My sister and brother and I still talk about being children and making several trips daily to the store for candy and trading in our RC cola bottles for change to get more candy. Both Edna and Roland were wonderful loving people. They both did alot to help my family out when times were tough. I will hold those memories close to my heart forever.
Valerie Langham Thurman - Friend
Funeral Service
10:00 am
Farmington Church of Christ in Farmington, Arkansas
Visitation
5:00 pm
Luginbuel Chapel in Prairie Grove
Final Resting Place
Farmington Cemetery
North, Row 05 46, Space 15
General
Jun 30, 1923
Dec 28, 2009
86
Documents