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William Harvey Davis

1924 - 2019

William Harvey Davis obituary, 1924-2019, Baker, LA

BORN

1924

DIED

2019

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Baker Funeral Home

6401 Groom Road

Baker, Louisiana

William Davis Obituary

William Harvey Davis, a longtime resident of Baker, Louisiana passed away February 10, 2019. He was born in Pleasant Hill, Louisiana on September 2, 1924. Harvey was a believer in Jesus Christ, a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, great great-grandfather, husband, brother, friend, and patriot. He was a World War II veteran, a participant in the D-Day invasion landing on Omaha Beach. He was twice wounded and a Purple Heart recipient. Harvey was proud of his opportunity to serve our country. He was a retired supervisor for Allied Chemical. With a love of travel, he spent years seeing the country with his wife and family. In his younger years, Harvey was known as a man who could fix almost anything (cars, carpentry, appliances etc.). In his latter years, as his strength failed, he was still willing to tell you how to fix almost anything. Relatives and friends are invited to join the family for the visitation at First Baptist Church of Baker, 3213 Groom Rd, Baker, LA 70714, Baker, Thursday, February 14, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. until the funeral service at 1:00 p.m. Reverend Dewey Davis and Reverend Jay Avance will officiate the service. The graveside service and burial will follow in the Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, Baker. Harvey is survived by his children, Therese Landry (Ted), Bill Davis (Peggy), Shelia Brister (Marshall), Dewey Davis (Patty); 10 grandchildren, Bo Landry (Stacy), Tracy Miller (Christian), Timothy Davis (Jenna), Troy Murphy (Elizabeth), Dixie Daigle (Craig), Justin Brister (Tiffany), Jacob Davis (Holly), Aimee Stablier (Jonathan), Megan Kirkindoll (Grayson), and Ashlyn Davis; 21 great grandchildren; 1 great great-grandchild; sister; Othean Holder, brother, Doyle Davis (Nancy). Harvey is preceded in death by his parents, Dewey and Ida Davis; his wife of 74 years, Frances Evelyn Janway Davis; his brother, Marvin Davis; and great-grandson, Noah Daigle. The family wishes to thank the staff and friends of Oakwood Village for their care and the compassionate health team at Lane Regional hospital for their service.

Published by The Advocate from Feb. 11 to Feb. 14, 2019.
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It was an honor to attend Sunday School classes with Mr. Harvey Davis, a member of the Greatest Generations and a true American hero. We in the Epperson Assisted Living Class will miss Mr. Davis but are better men for getting to know him.

Lee Faucette

February 20, 2019

May the God of all comfort sustain your family during the days ahead Psalms 119:76

February 12, 2019

Please accept my deepest condolences for the Davis family. May you find comfort and God's promise found in Isaiah 51:12 where he promised to be the one comforting us especially in a moment like this. May your sorrows gently fade away.

Dana

February 12, 2019

Offering prayers for a fallen Soldier.

Barry Jarreau

February 12, 2019

Dewey and Patty, I am so sorry for the loss of your dad. I know you are comforted knowing he has a wonderful place in heaven, with your mom. He is surrounded by family and friends, listening first hand to all the wise words of Jesus Christ. I will keep y'all in my prayers. Love, Aunt Terry

Terry Sanders

February 12, 2019

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