220 Viva Drive, Trumann, AR 72472
In Loving Memory

Sammy K. Davis

Sammy K. Davis

Sammy K. Davis

July 13, 1949 - February 16, 2011

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Mr. Sammy K. Davis was born on Wednesday, July 13, 1949, son of the late Adron and Ada Holmes Davis. He died Wednesday, February 16, 2011 at the Methodist Hospital in Memphis, Tenn., at the age of 61 years 7 months and 3 days. He was born in and a lifetime resident of Trumann, Ark. Mr. Davis worked on the River Boat, was a Cosmetologist, Purple Heart Vietnam Veteran of the U.S. Army and was of the Baptist faith. Mr. Davis was preceded in death by one brother, Hoil Davis and his parents. Survivors include four brothers, Jerry Davis and Billy Davis both of Trumann, Tommy Davis of Lunsford, Ark., and Jimmy Swinford of Williford, Ark.; one sister, Bobby Griffin of Blytheville, Ark.; 7 nieces and 6 nephews; and several great and great-great nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be Saturday morning at 10:00 a.m. in the chapel of Thompson Funeral Home in Trumann, Ark., with Rev. Kenny Guy McMahan and Jimmy Swinford officiating. Burial will follow in Jonesboro Memorial Park Cemetery in Jonesboro, Ark. Active pallbearers will be Vance McDaniel, Steve Goodman, Dan Goodman, Scotty Taylor, Wyatt Kenley, and Steve Hendrix. Honorary pallbearers will be Jimmy Moon, Jr., Jimmy Banks, Rick Gillet, James Don Bailey, Carbert Rodgers, Kenny Hendrix, Jr. Hendrix, Mike Campbell, Jan Morgan, Buddy Penna, and Keith Swink. Visitation will be Friday evening from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Thompson Funeral Home. Online guest book can be signed at www.thompsonfuneralhome.net

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"Billy sorry to hear about Sammy I will always remember the fun we had on Lewis st

Randy Newcomb, Benton ar

March 4, 2011

"To the Davis family,I am so sorry for your loss. I was a classmate of Sammie's. We graduated together Class of 69. I have some fond memories of him.I will be praying for you all.Brenda Easter Wilson

Brenda Easter Wilson, Frankfort, Ky.

March 2, 2011

"Justin, I'm so sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Nikki 'Richardson' Pate, Trumann, AR

February 28, 2011

"Billy, I am really sorry to hear about Sammy. I just want you to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Clyde Muntz, West Plains, Mo

February 23, 2011

"Sammy was a charismatic person. He so did touch many lives. One of my sister's dated him for several year's. I never knew of him saying an unkind word to anyone, unless they deserved it and then to their face. Admired that. A good man, I'm sure Trumann will miss seeing him around.

Ginny Cole, Jacksonville,Fl.

February 22, 2011

"Our memories of Sammy are such sweet reminders of a big guy with an even bigger heart. His laughter, his smile, his giving nature and his loving friendship will forever be in our hearts. Our prayers continue to be with the family as we ask that you be comforted by God's grace.

Carrie & Steve Hendrix, North Little Rock, AR

February 22, 2011

"Our thoughts and prayers go out too Davis family during this time of loss.Our deepest sympathies are with you and your entire family.

Charles Ward, Jonesboro, AR

February 19, 2011

"To Sammy brothers and sister and family members. I am so sorry for your lost. May the Lord be with you at this time. Sammy will be greatly missed by all. Well keep you in my prays.

Diana Milligan, Trum,ann, Ar.

February 19, 2011

"Rest in peach my friend

Elmo Lane, Trumann, AR

February 19, 2011

"Loved by everyone, you will be greatly missed. Sandy

Sandy Davis, Dallas, TX

February 19, 2011

"Our prayers are with the entire "Davis" Family and all of the family members. He was a good man with such a good heart and may God Bless all of you.Jimmy and Geneva Williams, Tammy Williams McNatt and Shawna Williams New.

Tammy McNatt, Trumann, AR

February 19, 2011

"OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY.

Phyllis hutchison, prairie grove ar

February 19, 2011

"Dear Family, We were so sorry to hear of Sammy's passing. But circumstances made it impossable for us to make the trip. Know that you were in our hearts & prayers all day yesterday. Sammy was our hero, He was a silent hero that served his country even after repeated injuries to himself he stayed to protect our freedom. I know he was a gentle giant who will never be forgotten.Our love is with you all, Hope to be down there soon. We are seriously thinking of coming back there to live. But first we have to get rid of the house we are in.It would be nice to be able to share time with our family. Time is moving very rapidly now days.Pray with us about this move.Love to all of you, you are in our prayers daily.Love you all Billy & Carrol

Billy & Carrol McAnally, Excelsior Springs, Mo

February 19, 2011

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Kay Toddy McClung ,

February 19, 2011

"My deepest sympathy to all the Davis family. Sam was a one of a kind and will be missed dearly. God bless to you all.

Carol (McClelland) Steele, Hot Springs Village, AR

February 18, 2011

"Sammy and I were very good friends at one time and he meant alot to me.He will always have a special place in my heart and I will miss him dearly. Jeannie

Jeannie Cossey, Englewood,Co.

February 18, 2011

"Sammy will be missed by so many people he touched the lifes of alot of us. I was blessed to have sammy as a friend and will really miss him.

Phillip Hemdrix, Trumann

February 18, 2011

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Anmarie and Easy OBrien, Trumann

February 18, 2011

"Sammy you will always be in my Heart and Precious Memories.You are one in a Million. I'll see you on the other side.

Sherry " Walker" Ford, Bay, Arkansas

February 18, 2011

"I'm so sorry for your loss. I will be praying for your family.

Coleen Lamb, Jonesboro Ar.

February 18, 2011

"You will be truly missed. you were a great person.

April Raffanti, Memphis, TN

February 18, 2011

"I am sorry to hear about Sammy My sympathies are with the family I know how very close each of you are. God has called home a great person. My thoughs and prayers will be with his many friends and family.

Rhonda Wucherpfenig, Trumann, Arkansas

February 18, 2011

"To Jerry and Family,My deepest condolences go out to you and your family. I will always remember Sammy. My thoughts and prayers are with you.Love,Linda

Linda Gann Timbs, Jonesboro, AR

February 18, 2011

"Jerry my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family sammy was a good man and will be missed

jenny glowacki, trumann

February 18, 2011

"Sammy was a great person with a kind heart. He was a didstant cousin and I wish I could've gotten to see him more often. My prayers are with all of you.

April Russell (Montgomery), Trumann, AR

February 18, 2011

"I love you Sammy and will miss you badly. Ill see you when i get there

Cindy Allen, Jonesboro Ar.

February 18, 2011

"Loved by everyone, YOU WILL BE GREATLY MISSED.

Sandy Davis ,

February 18, 2011

"Sammy was always a pleasure to be around. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of his family and many, many friends he has made in his journey through life. Sammy will be missed...

Stan and Sharon Moye Cragg, Conway, AR

February 18, 2011

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Mike & Vivian Roberts, Horseshoe Lake,Ar

February 18, 2011

"Please know that I am so sorry for the loss of Sammy. You all will be in my Thoughts and Prayers. My Deepest Sympathy,Monica

Monica (Davis) Baker, Lake City, AR

February 17, 2011

"My condolences to Sammy's family and his many friends who will miss him dearly.

Pamela Wyatt Castille ,

February 17, 2011

"To the Davis family , Sammy was always one of the nicest people you would ever want to meet . Always making me laugh and feel so good about myself. So sorry for your loss , May God Bless you all and take care of you during this trying time. He is in a wonderful place and I am sure he is smiling down on everyone. Suzanne

Suzanne Sullivan, Jonesboro

February 17, 2011

"Sammy was a long time friend. He will be missed by all who knew him. He always called me "Watson" never anything else. I love he is free. My deepest regrets to his family. His endearing spirit will never be forgotten.

sandra watson Isbell, jonesboro, Ar

February 17, 2011

"We are so sorry to hear of Sammy's passing. We will forever remember him as a good friend and all the days past that we all shared. Our thoughts and prayers are with all the family. He certainly will be greatly missed by everyone.

jerry and susan king, trumann

February 17, 2011

"I will always remember the young wild & crazy but very sweet Sammy Davis. There will never be anyone quite like him again, he was one of a kind:) "To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die" Thomas Campbell

Barbara Brown, Jonesboro AR

February 17, 2011

"I'm so sorry to hear about Sammy, my thoughts & prayers are with his family... I haven't seen him in quite along time but he had a great laugh..and a terrific sense of humor, i know he will be missed my so many. RIP Sammy.

ann benson, Trumann

February 17, 2011

"My thoughts and prayers are with you all. He always enjoyed life and was so much fun to be around. He will be missed by many.

Tammy Medley Collier, Lake City, AR

February 17, 2011

"Our prayers are with the Davis family. Sammy was was a friend and classmate and he will be sorely missed by many.

Kenny White, Memphis, TN

February 17, 2011

"My deepest sympathies to the entire Davis family. "Uncle Sammy" was a gentle giant that always watched out for all of us girls. He had a laugh that would make you smile and gave the best hugs. I cherish my times spent with Sammy and friends. Til we meet again my friend, Rest In Peace.Peace I leave with you; My peace I now give and bequeath to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Do not let your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid. John 14: 27

Randi Jo Hutchison-Kelso, Bella Vista Village

February 17, 2011

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