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Sammy K. Davis
July 13, 1949 - February 16, 2011

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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  1. Randy Newcomb, Benton ar says
    March 4, 2011

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

  2. Brenda Easter Wilson, Frankfort, Ky. says
    March 2, 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

  3. Nikki 'Richardson' Pate, Trumann, AR says
    February 28, 2011

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

  4. Clyde Muntz, West Plains, Mo says
    February 23, 2011

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

  5. Ginny Cole, Jacksonville,Fl. says
    February 22, 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.

  6. Carrie & Steve Hendrix, North Little Rock, AR says
    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.

  7. Charles Ward, Jonesboro, AR says
    February 19, 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.

  8. Diana Milligan, Trum,ann, Ar. says
    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.

  9. Elmo Lane, Trumann, AR says
    February 19, 2011

    Rest in peach my friend

  10. Sandy Davis, Dallas, TX says
    February 19, 2011

    Loved by everyone, you will be greatly missed. Sandy

  11. Tammy McNatt, Trumann, AR says
    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.

  12. Phyllis hutchison, prairie grove ar says
    February 19, 2011

    OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY.

  13. Billy & Carrol McAnally, Excelsior Springs, Mo says
    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

  14. Kay Toddy McClung , says
    February 19, 2011

  15. Carol (McClelland) Steele, Hot Springs Village, AR says
    February 18, 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.

  16. Jeannie Cossey, Englewood,Co. says
    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

  17. Phillip Hemdrix, Trumann says
    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.

  18. Anmarie and Easy OBrien, Trumann says
    February 18, 2011

  19. Sherry " Walker" Ford, Bay, Arkansas says
    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.

  20. Coleen Lamb, Jonesboro Ar. says
    February 18, 2011

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

  21. April Raffanti, Memphis, TN says
    February 18, 2011

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

  22. Rhonda Wucherpfenig, Trumann, Arkansas says
    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.

  23. Linda Gann Timbs, Jonesboro, AR says
    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

  24. jenny glowacki, trumann says
    February 18, 2011

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

  25. April Russell (Montgomery), Trumann, AR says
    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.

  26. Cindy Allen, Jonesboro Ar. says
    February 18, 2011

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

  27. Sandy Davis , says
    February 18, 2011

    Loved by everyone, YOU WILL BE GREATLY MISSED.

  28. Stan and Sharon Moye Cragg, Conway, AR says
    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...

  29. Mike & Vivian Roberts, Horseshoe Lake,Ar says
    February 18, 2011

  30. Monica (Davis) Baker, Lake City, AR says
    February 17, 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

  31. Pamela Wyatt Castille , says
    February 17, 2011

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

  32. Suzanne Sullivan, Jonesboro says
    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

  33. sandra watson Isbell, jonesboro, Ar says
    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.

  34. jerry and susan king, trumann says
    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.

  35. Barbara Brown, Jonesboro AR says
    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

  36. ann benson, Trumann says
    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.

  37. Tammy Medley Collier, Lake City, AR says
    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.

  38. Kenny White, Memphis, TN says
    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.

  39. Randi Jo Hutchison-Kelso, Bella Vista Village says
    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

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