Roland Elmo Davis

86 a resident of Farmington, Arkansas passed away peacefully Monday, December 28, 2009 at

his home in Farmington, Arkansas. He was born June 30, 1923 in Maud, Oklahoma the son of

Thomas Franklin and Nora Myrtle Rylant Davis.

Roland attended the Carr City School in Oklahoma.

Roland was actively involved in the community. He served as Assistant Fire Chief at the

Farmington Fire Department for 23 years. He was an elected City Councilman for a number of

years. During his years of service Roland proudly served as Farmington City Inspector and

volunteered as a policeman. In 2007 Roland and Edna Davis received an honorary key to the

city for their dedication and support to the community. In 2007 both Roland and Edna were

privileged to lead the Farmington Christmas Parade as Grand Marshall’s. Roland and Edna ran

Collins and Davis Grocery for 26 years. He drove a school bus for Farmington Schools and was

a former member of the Lions Club. As a member of Farmington Friends, Roland helped

provide fruit baskets at Christmas time. He loved fishing and spending time with his kids,

grandkids and great-grandkids.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Edna Mae Davis of the home; one brother, Albert E.

Davis of Austin, Texas and one sister, Ima Belle Williams of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; four

children all of Farmington, Arkansas: Ronnie and Glenda Davis, Tommy and Lynn Davis, Nora and

Ernie Taylor and Greg and Alta Davis; thirteen grandchildren, M ichael Taylor, Joy Hutcherson,

Kim Garner, Brad Davis, Carlie Tapley, Sarah Brock, Kelly Rogers, Katie Murr, Jacob

McWhorter, Ashley Thomas, Maegan Shreve, Jessica Davis and Shane Davis; nineteen great

grandchildren, Chase Garner, Bailey Hutcherson, Kailynn Jackson, Ashtin Murr, Britton Garner,

Mcarter Murr, Sidney Brock, Taylor Garner, Maecy Garner, Sherrill Davis, Dallas Taylor, Rylan

Brock, Kalleigh Shreve, Chloie Thomas, Blake Rogers, Kaylee Murr, Shannon Davis, Anastyn

Taylor and Kenleigh Shreve along with nephews and extended family.

APPRECIATION

On behalf of the Davis family, we wish to express their gratitude

for your many acts of kindness, and for your

attendance at the funeral service.

Luginbuel Funeral Home

Prairie Grove, Arkansas

online guest book, visit www.luginbuel.com

Roland DavisJune 30, 1923 - December 28, 2009

“I am of the opinion that my life belongs to the whole

community and as long as I live, it is my privilege to do

for it whatever I can. I want to be thoroughly used up

when I die, for the harder I work, the more I love. I

rejoice in life for its own sake. Life is no brief candle

for me. It is a sort of splendid torch which I have got

to hold up for the moment and I want to make it burn

as brightly as possible before handing it on to future

generations."

CELEBRATING THE LIFE & MEMORY OF

Roland Davis

DATE, TIME & PLACE OF SERVICE

Thursday, December 31, 2009 - 10:00 A.M.

Farmington Church of Christ

Farmington, Arkansas

ORDER OF SERVICE

“How Great Thou Art ”Congregational

“Because He Lives” Song Leader - Marion Bailey

Obituary Larry Krudwig

Farmington Church of Christ

Poem, Eulogy & Remarks Bob Beeler

“Peace in The Valley” Congregational

Message Larry Krudwig

Closing Prayer

Family Memories Video

“Softly and Tenderly” - “O Master, Let Me Walk with Thee”

“God W ill Take Care of You”

Postlude Selections

SERVICES AT THE CEMETERY WILL FOLLOW IN THE FARMINGTON CEMETERY PAVILION

FINAL RESTING PLACE

Farmington Cemetery - Farmington, Arkansas

PALLBEARERS

Andrew Thomas - Bobby Shreve - Bryan Rogers

Craig Murr - Marty Hutcherson - Ryan Brock - Thad Garner

HONORARY PALLBEARERS

Keith Cooper - Kenneth Shelly - Loy Phillips

and the

Farmington Volunteer Fireman past and present

MEMORIALS

Farmington Sports Complex

or

Farmington Volunteer Fire Department

P.O. Box 150 - Farmington, Arkansas 72730