Obert Odell Davis of Grapevine, Arkansas was born May 28, 1933 in Sheridan, Arkansas, the son of the late Roy Eugene Davis and Alta Jane Fitzsimmons Davis. He was of the Baptist faith and had served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was retired from the Cotton Belt Railroad. Obert enjoyed gardening, bee keeping, and raising goats. He also was a big fan and supporter of local softball teams.

Mr. Davis died Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at Hospice Home Care in Little Rock at the age of 87.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Theda Nell Swilling Davis; daughter, Melissa Davis, son, Jeffery Davis; brothers, Vernon Davis, Truman Davis of Pine Bluff; sisters, Helen Plunkett and Marquita Wallace.

Survivors: son, Randy and wife Tammy Davis of Grapevine; daughter, Amber Davis of North Little Rock; sisters, Naomi DeMoss of Pine Bluff and Doris Jean (Jimmy Lee) Crossett of Grapevine; grandchildren, Randi Carol(Jon) Ashcraft of Grapevine, Martin Davis of Golden, Colorado and Zachery Davis (Lennon) of Little Rock; great grandchildren, Bailey, Jadyn, and Ethan Ashcraft.

Graveside funeral services will be held at 3:00 P.M., Friday, June 19, 2020, at Grapevine Cemetery, Grapevine, Arkansas, with his nephew, Bro. Don Plunkett officiating. Visitation is Thursday, 3:00-7:00 P.M. at the funeral home.

Memorials made be made to Lady Jacket Softball-Booster Club, 108 Main Street, Sheridan, Arkansas 72150 or Tribute of Life Foundation at www.tributeoflife.org

Pallbearers: Zachary Davis, Jon Ashcraft, Phillip Ashcraft, Kenny Ashcraft, Roy Harrington, Brian Davis.