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William Davis Obituary

William H. Davis, a native of Flora, LA and a longtime resident of Baton Rouge, passed away at the age of 92 on Wednesday, July 10, 2019. He was a graduate of Colfax High School (Class of 1944) and was also a 1952 graduate of the College of Chemical Engineering at LSU. He served in the United States Navy and was a veteran of WWII. He is survived by his wife of 72 years, Virginia H. Davis; and his son and daughter-in-law, William G. Davis and Susan L. Davis. He is also survived by his grandson, William Adam Davis; great-grandson, Jackson Paul Davis; and dear friends, Jeffrey Tate and Steven Green. Memorial donations would be appreciated to either the Society of St. Vincent de Paul or to the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank.

Published by The Advocate from Jul. 11 to Jul. 14, 2019.
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I worked for Mr. Bill many years ago for Georgia Pacific. He was a very fair and sweet man. May he rest in peace and prayers for the family

Doug Gautreaux

SHELLY GAUTREAUX

July 12, 2019

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Barry Jarreau

July 12, 2019

Dear Bill-

I was deeply saddened to lean of the passing of your father.

I had the honor of knowing him both as the father of my longtime law partner and as a valued colleague at the Department of Environmental Quality.

He will be missed by all who knew him.

Kai and Francine Midboe

Kai Midboe

July 11, 2019

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