William "Al" Albert Davis

William "Al" Albert Davis obituary, Little Rock, AR

William "Al" Albert Davis

William "Al" Davis Obituary

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William Albert “Al” Davis passed away on November 11, 2023. He was born June 16, 1940 in Little Rock to Curtis and Lottie Davis.

He was a follower of Christ and faithfully attended Indian Springs Baptist Church where he was a member. 

Al worked for the Little Rock Fire Department for 35 years where he retired as a Battalion Chief.  He served as a fire commissioner for Arch Street Water-Fire District 16. He was also a member of the Arkansas Fire Chiefs Association and the Arkansas Fire Protection Licensing Board. Aside from being a firefighter, he was the founder/owner of Metropolitan Fire Extinguisher Company for 50 years. Al was a member of Albert Pike Lodge # 714 as a Past Master and a member of Iron Springs Lodge 342. He was a 32nd degree Scottish Rite Mason.

He is preceded in death by his father, Curtis Davis; mother, Lottie Davis; and a sister, Bernice Cook.

Al is survived by his wife of 58 years, Barbara Davis; daughter, Traci Morehead (Mike); sons, Dennis Davis (Monica), William “Doug” Davis (Angela); grandchildren, Jordan Billson (Tyler), Jenna Freeman (Chase), Hannah Davis, Kampbell Davis, Paylin Davis; a great grandchild, Harper Billson; sisters, Linda Shedd, Lillian Morrision (Winston), and a host of many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Arkansas Fallen Firefighters Memorial. 

Funeral services will be held Thursday, November 16, 2023 at 11:00 AM at Indian Springs Baptist Church in Bryant, Arkansas with visitation one hour prior. A graveside service will follow at Pinecrest Memorial Park. 

Pallbearers: Johnny Reep, Mark Morehead, David Shedd, Mark Cook, Matt Morrison, Brandon Kempf

Honorary Pallbearers: Revy Richards, Winston Morrison, Danny Partridge, Ronnie Cook, George Bratton

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Smith Family Funeral Homes - Little Rock

8801 Knoedl Ct., Little Rock, AR 72205

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