Thurman Ray Davis' Obituary
Services for Thurman Ray Davis will be held Saturday, April 3 at 11:00 am at Pine Hill Baptist Church with Bro. Bill Blackmon officiating.
Visitation will be on Friday, April 2 from 6:00 pm until time of service on Saturday at Pine Hill Baptist Church.
Thurman Ray Davis was born on March 4, 1929 in Perryville, TX to Columbus and Lena Davis. He had 16 siblings. He passed away peacefully at his home in Leesville on April 1, 2021 after a long and very blessed 92 years. He was the last of his long line of siblings.
Thurman proudly served in the United States Army and was stationed at Fort Polk (Camp Polk) where he met his loving wife, Betty Jean Paddy Davis. He also honorably served in the Korean War. Thurman received the Korean service medal with 1 bronze service star and the United Nations service medal.
Thurman was a devout Christian who proudly served as a deacon for 56 years at Pine Hill Baptist Church. He was a retired school bus driver from VPSB.
Thurman is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Betty Jean Paddy Davis, his 3 children, Rita Davis, Denise Davis Smith and husband Robert, and Daniel Davis and wife Teri. He is survived by 5 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, and 1 great great grandchild.
Thurman was a friend to all who met him. He rarely met a stranger and when he did, they weren’t a stranger for very long. He loved to fish as well as work puzzle books while sitting on his porch with his wife waving at all passerby’s. He was the most happy when all his family was gathered together with a good meal while reminiscing of fond memories. Thurman will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
Words of comfort may be expressed to the Davis Family at www.labbymemorial.com
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