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Neece Davis Obituary
Shreveport, LA - Neece was born on December 9, 1927, in Abbots Creek, NC, and passed away on Saturday, November 10, 2018, in Shreveport, LA. His family moved to Houston, TX when he was an infant. Neece graduated with honors from Allen Military Academy in Bryan, TX and attended Texas A&M. He retired from the U.S. Army after 22 years of service including tours in both the Korean and Vietnam wars. He was a Senior Army Aviator with over 5000 hours of flight time in rotary wing and 5000 hours in fixed wing aircraft. In Vietnam he was awarded the Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal with 12 Oak Leaf Clusters and the Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Bronze Star.
After Military service Neece was self-employed for 16 years in the cattle and real estate business. He served on the Board of Directors of the Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse of Northwest Louisiana and Board of Directors of Oakwood Home for Women; was President for two terms on each. He was a member of the Retired Officers Association and VFW.
Neece was preceded in death by his parents, Cletus A. Davis and Bertha Smith Davis; sisters, Norrene Sorrells, Pauline Putt and Beulah Edwards. Neece and Marilyn have celebrated 65 years of marriage, loving and caring for each other and their family. He is survived by his wife, Marilyn; son, Dr. Randel Davis and wife, Julie; granddaughter, Jennifer Davis, of Scottsdale, AZ; brother, C. A. Davis and wife, Betts, of College Station, TX; and numerous nephews and nieces.
A celebration of life service for Neece will begin at 12:00 noon on Friday, November 16, 2018, at St. Mark's Cathedral with a visitation being held an hour prior to service from 11:00 until noon, in the Cathedral parlor. Officiating will be The Reverend Dr. Wayne Carter. Neece has arranged for his ashes to be inurned in the Cathedral Columbarium following the service.
The family requests in lieu of flowers memorials be made to St. Mark's Cathedral, Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse of Northwest Louisiana, Oakwood Home for Women or the donor's choice.
"It is God himself who has made us what we are and given us new lives from Christ Jesus; and long ages ago he planned that we should spend these lives in helping others." Ephesians 2:1
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November 15, 2018
May God give the Davis Family strength and peace. Psalm 29:11 We hope that our prayers will help a little during this difficult time.
Debbie
Atlanta
November 15, 2018
Bebe, we are so sorry to hear this news. God be with you and your family during this heartbreaking time.
With love from,
Jan, Bob and family in El Paso
For the Commanders, Carroll R. Michaud
November 14, 2018
The Final Salute
Brothers in Arms, Military men and women down through the centuries, have traditionally exchanged Hand Salutes as a sign of recognition and as a way to render courtesy and respect one to another.
This Hand Salute is the last that we shall render to Neece Vance Davis our Brother-in-Arms. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for Neece. To Neece it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the devoted and selfless service he rendered to his country during the Korean and Vietnam Wars while serving as a combat aviator in the U.S. Army. Neece, we commend you for your honorable service and your distinguished war record. You are a true patriot, who served with honor and distinction. You upheld the finest qualities of an American patriot warrior: courage, commitment, generosity, sacrifice, love and devotion to family and country. You were a true friend. We bid you a sad farewell. You will be dearly missed from among our ranks. Be at Ease. Rest in Peace.
On behalf of the 961 military veteran Legionnaires of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion and the 177 veterans of VFW Post 2238 in Shreveport, Louisiana, we extend our sympathies and our condolences to Neece's family and loved ones.
Dennis Engdahl, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 South Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109
Ranny Griffin, Commander, VFW Post 2238
1245 Gary Street, Shreveport, LA 71101
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