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Duaine Davis Obituary
James "Duaine" Davis, 91, of Wynne, formerly of Smithville, passed from this life on Monday, Sept. 26, 2022, at Crest Park Nursing Home in Wynne. He was born Jan. 6, 1931, in Eaton, to the late Leo and Oma (Walling) Davis. He was united in marriage to Gloria Russell on June 25, 1949, in Imboden. Duaine and Gloria were actively involved in the Republican Party of Lawrence County. Duaine was a supervisor at Fry Roofing Company in St. Louis, managed Hood's Hardware in West Alton, Ill., and owned and operated Davis Discount Store in Smithville during his life. He was a member of Lynn Church of Christ.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Gloria; infant daughter, Jennifer Davis; brothers, Laverne Davis, Bobby Davis, Bill Davis, Bonnie Davis, Benny Davis and Darrell Davis; granddaughter, Wendy Spencer; and great-granddaughters, Adrianna and baby Shea.
He is survived by children, James Davis (Barb) of Jacksonville, Susanne Jones of Cherokee Village, Tim Davis (Donna) of Wynne, Judy Allen (Mack) of Franklin, Tenn., and Gary Davis (Dena) of Smithville; 14 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, and 10 great-great-grandchildren.
Visitation was Friday, Sept. 30, from 10-11 a.m. at the Lynn Church of Christ. The funeral followed at 11 a.m. with Tim Davis and Fred Strasser officiating. There will be no burial at this time. Arrangements were under the direction of Cox Funeral Home in Walnut Ridge.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Children's Home at 5515 Walcott Road, Paragould, Arkansas 72450 or the Children's Shelter at 107 Benson Dr., Walnut Ridge, Arkansas, 72476.
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