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William Francis Davault, 87, of Vienna, passed away at 12:40 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025, at Metropolis Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Francis was born April 19, 1938, in Cypress. He attended Belknap School. Francis was an avid outdoorsman and loved to hunt and fish. He mostly enjoyed catfishing at Mermet Lake and was a regular there. Francis had worked as a grain and cattle farmer.
He is survived by one brother, Martin Davault; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Francis was preceded in death by his parents, Martin and Eunice Faye Mathis Davault; two brothers, Robert Lee and Jackie Dean Davault; and four sisters, Alice Hastings, Helen Eastwood, Mae Malcolm, and Jane Martinez.
Funeral service honoring the life of Mr. William Francis Davault was held Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025, at Wilson Funeral Home in Karnak. Interment followed at West Eden Cemetery near Cypress. Rev. Gerell Cain officiated.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Wilson Funeral Home in Karnak.
To leave an online message for the family or share a memory, you can visit our website at www.wilsonfuneralhome1928.com.
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