John Davis
John Davis
Funeral services for John Davis, 75, Dora, Missouri, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, July 16, 2022 at First Baptist Church, West Plains, Missouri, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Davis passed away at 10:48 p.m., Saturday, July 9, 2022, at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital, Jonesboro, Arkansas.
He was born April 4, 1947, at Jonesboro, Arkansas, to William A. Davis and Clara Evelyn Kimberland Davis. John graduated from Bay High School, Bay, Arkansas, with the Class of 1965. Mr. Davis was a veteran having proudly served with the United States Army in Thailand and Vietnam. On May 24, 1968, he was married at Truman, Arkansas, to Karen Woods. John was a farmer and owner of the Crider Store. He was known as “Big John”, was an avid coon hunter and enjoyed bird hunting, horses and his coon hunting mule. Mr. Davis was a long time member of First Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Karen Davis, of the family home; three children, Jeff Davis and wife, Arta, Paul Davis and wife, Julie Ann and Garren Davis and wife, Misty, all of West Plains; twelve grandchildren, Courtney Duke and husband, Anthony, Paydan Clayton and husband, Jason, Brady Davis, Enick Fox, Taylor Davis, Christopher Davis, Shelbee Davis Easley and husband, Grant, Hannah, Ryan, Andrew, Jaden and Emma Davis; eight great-grandchildren, Aark, Korbin and Jase Clayton, Gavin, Willa and ViVi Duke and Hunter and Remington Davis; one sister, Norma Evans, Trumann, Arkansas; one sister-in-law, Deborah Hubbard and husband, Bobby, Hueytown, Alabama; and many wonderful nieces and nephews .
His parents and two sisters, Jewell Watson and Barbara Cothren, preceded him in death.
Visitation will be held from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., Saturday at First Baptist Church. Burial will be at Ledbetter Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Vicki Lynn Cooper
July 12, 2022 @ 8:17 pm
I can remember like it was yesterday the first time I met John. It was 1974. We were neighbors and we had many good times with Karen and John. My thoughts and. Prayers are with Karen and their family today. I pray God will give you comfort and rest. Love always, Vicki
Candy Langston Nash
July 12, 2022 @ 9:49 pm
So sorry for your loss. Sending healing thoughts & prayers to you all. God bless.
Jerry Freeman
July 12, 2022 @ 9:51 pm
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of John. We went thru basic training together at Ft. Polk, LA in 1966 with Mel White, William Davis and Thomas Cottingham from Bay and me from Lake City. I never saw him again after basic training. My deepest Sympathy goes out to all his family and friends. I salute John and will always remember the time at Ft. Polk. R.I.P. my friend.
Larry Watson
July 13, 2022 @ 9:30 am
Heartfelt condolences, very sorry for your loss.
David Ashlock
July 13, 2022 @ 10:06 am
My condolences to Karen and the family. A lot of good high school memories of John. I know he will always be missed by family and friends. Rest In Peace big John
Mel White
July 13, 2022 @ 10:32 am
My condolences I graduated with John went to Basic training at fort Polk . Was a long time friend. He will be missed by many . Was proud to call him a long time friend and an honored to serve with him
Retha Cole
July 13, 2022 @ 10:40 am
Karen, my prayers are with you and your family. Very sorry for the loss of your beloved husband. God bless
Pat Elbrecht
July 13, 2022 @ 1:03 pm
Jeff. We will be thinking of you all. So sorry for your loss, but know your dad has gained heaven. Love the memories.
Jennie mangrum
July 13, 2022 @ 1:07 pm
Very sorry for your loss, praying for you and your family at this very difficult time.
Marie and Kenneth Brauer
July 13, 2022 @ 4:05 pm
Oh Karen I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. Praying for comfort during this time.
Bill and Beverly Linson
July 14, 2022 @ 3:26 pm
So sorry family!!!!
Dianna L Weaver
July 16, 2022 @ 5:05 pm
Karen and family, I just learned of your loss today. I am so sorry to hear of John’s passing. He was so much fun and he loved his family. I am praying for each of you. Wishing you sweet memories of him and comfort in the days to come.
Dolores Thomas Sutterfield
July 14, 2022 @ 7:55 pm
So sorry for your loss. Your family is In my prayers.
Vera Alsup
July 16, 2022 @ 9:50 pm
Karen so sorry for your loss. Many hugs and prayers coming your way. May God give you comfort and peace.
Jerry Roland
July 21, 2022 @ 9:56 am
Sorry to hear of Johns passing. He was always fun to be around in High School and we graduated together in the class of 1965.haven’t had much contact since . May Karen find peace and comfort in this trying time. Rest In Peace fellow Yellowjacket.