Clarence Edward "Jip" Davis

"Let not your hearts be trouble. Ye believe in God; believe also in me. In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also. And whither I go ye know, and the way ye know."

On August 8, 1929 Clarence "Jip" Davis began his life's journey in Arkadelphia Arkansas. He is one of eleven children of John Wesley and Willie Mae Anthony Davis.

Clarence had a strong bond with his children, grandchildren, siblings, nieces and nephews. The teaching of family value was very prominent in the lives of John Wesley and Willie Mae Anthony Davis. He would often say, "Momma and Daddy said to love one another and stick together as a family". In a former marriage to Hattie Jean Nelson Daniels were two children, Superintendent Robert L. Davis and Bobbie Jean Davis.

Clarence retired as a butcher and a truck driver for over 40 years.

He lived his life to the fullest and there was certainly not a dull moment when he was around. He enjoyed being with his family and friends, dressing up, having family gatherings, dancing, chewing gum, and eating his favorite food, "hot dog". Even as his health began to fail, he continued to keep a joyful heart.

On Saturday, December 29, 2012, Clarence Edward Davis graciously left this world of time, to live forever in eternity. His sweet strong spirit will be missed by many.

He was preceded in death by his parents John Wesley and Willie Mae Anthony Davis and six siblings, Willie "Jack", James "Doosta", Mattie Sue "Ann", James Jr. "Man", Raymond and Eula "Lil Sis, and a special friend Minnie Wells.

His memories will live on in the heart of his son, Superintendent Robert L. ( Ericka) Davis of Arkadelphia, AR; daughter, Bobbie Jean Davis of Arkadelphia, AR; three sisters, Polly Brim, Josephine Morris both of Arkadelphia, AR; and Beulah Wiley of Chicago, IL; one brother, Joseph Davis of Arkadelphia, AR; grandchildren, great grandchildren, sister-in-laws, brother-in-laws, and a host of nieces, nephews, special nephews, Bruce Golden, Carl Daniels, the children and grandchildren of Minnie Wells, and his many friends.

Special thanks to Mr. Bud Reader of Readers Reality and Courtyard Garden Nursing Home.

Funeral service will be held Saturday January 5, 2013 at 10:30 A.M. at Gennesaret Missionary Baptist Church, Arkadelphia, Arkansas where Rev. Frederick Smith is Pastor, Elder G.C. Nolan Eulogist, and Superintendent Leroy Williams Officiating.

Burial and final resting place is Piney Grove Cemetery under the direction of Mitchell Funeral Home. Visitation is Friday from 11: A.M. - 7: P.M., family hour is 6: P.M.

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