Argle Davis Obituary (1911

Argle Davis, age 89, a resident of Russellville died Tuesday, March 20, 2001 at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center at Russellville. He was born on October 24, 1911 at Atkins to Elton and Ada Loyd Davis. Argle served during World War II in the United States Army, serving in the European Theatre. He was wounded in action in Acchen, Germany and received the Victory Medal, the American Theatre Ribon and Good Conduct Medal and the EAME Threatre Ribbon with three bronze stars. He served in the 8th Armored Divison and the 83rd Armored Division in England, Belgium, Holland, France and Germany. After the war, he married Bernice Owens on July 30, 1949 at Dardanelle, Arkansas. He was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Aaron Davis and Austin Davis, a half brother, Anthony Davis and a half sister, L. E. Hoy. Mr. Davis was a member of the D.A.V. and a member of the First Cumberland Presbyterian Church where he was a member of the Lelan Turnbow-Otha Ivey Sunday School Class. Survivors include his wife, Bernice, of Russellville; one brother, A.L. Davis of Lubbock; a sister, Agnes Lee of Ft. Smith; several nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Friday, March 23, 2001 at the Humphrey Chapel officiated by Rev. Norland Scrudder and Rev. Thomas Morris. Burial will be at Rest Haven Memorial Park at Russellville under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service. Full military honors will be provided by the Rogers-Rye Post #2283 of the VFW. The family will receive friends from 6-8:00 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to First Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1200 North Arkansas Ave., Russellville, AR 72801. PDF Printable Version