Bert Lydell Davis, age 94, passed away peacefully to his Heavenly home on June 3, 2020.
Bert was born in Alexandria, Louisiana on January 8, 1926 to William Clyde Davis, Sr. and Estelle (Duggar) Davis.
Bert was raised in Port Acres, Texas, graduating from Stephen F. Austin High School. He joined the U. S. Navy at the age of 18 and served as a medic aboard the U.S.S. Belleau Wood in the Pacific Fleet. After the war, Bert married his childhood sweetheart, Beverly (Brunson) Davis in 1947. He was a graduate of Lamar Junior College. Bert retired from E. I. DuPont, Sabine River Works in 1984 after 34 years of service.
He is survived by four daughters, Linda Foil of Kokomo, Mississippi; Karen Owens (Rev. Forrest “Bo” Owens) of Hemphill, Texas; Sheree Benoit (David) of Bridge City, Texas; and Lori Freeman (Bruce) of Warren, Texas. He is also survived by one brother, James R. Davis of Port Arthur, Texas; 16 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren, and 4 great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Beverly; his parents, Estelle and William Davis, Sr.; one sister, Evelyn Davis; and one brother, William Clyde Davis, Jr.
Services for the immediate family will be under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, with a memorial service to be held at a later date.
Serving as pallbearers will be Bert’s grandsons, Doyle Wayne Morse, Jr., William Bryce “Matt” Matthews, III, David Ryan Benoit, Nathaniel Tillman Lynch, Logan Reid McGowne, and Christopher Harvey Bellard.
The family would like to express their deepest appreciation to Randy and Nan Dillard, and to the staff of Affinity Hospice Care.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Salvation Army, 1950 Martin Luther King Drive, Orange, Texas 77630.
Condolences
Beverly Stewart Helton
June 6, 2020
Beverly and Bert were wonderful friends to my parents and I for many years. I always enjoyed visiting and drinking coffee with them. My thoughts and prayers are with Linda, Karen, Sheree and Lori and their families at this time.
E. Jenkins
June 6, 2020
Bert and his sweet wife Beverly were two bright sunbeams in my life. They were wonderful friends. Bert Davis was the type of person Jesus was talking about when He said, “You are the salt of the earth…you are the light of the world.” Bert was kind, hospitable, industrious, thoughtful, self-sacrificing, and a man of many good works, even into his later years. He was a faithful follower of Jesus Christ. A mutual friend said this week, “He was the finest man I have ever known.” Bert will be missed. Dear Davis family, my prayers and sympathy go out to you. May you be comforted by the Almighty’s love and peace and the hope He gives us for eternal life with Him. E'Dee Jenkins
La Quinta W Bishop
June 5, 2020
Our thoughts and prayers are with his family. Mr Davis was such a sweet and thoughtful man and I really enjoyed the mayhaw jelly he gave me. I just wish I had asked him how to make it. Murl and LaQuinta Bishop
Mary Moore Mccoy
June 5, 2020
As a child I spent a lot of time at the Davis home. Karen and I were best friends at Cove Baptist Church. I was always amazed at how calm and even tempered Mr. Davis was, even in the mist of a houseful of adults. I even ask Karen one time if Her Dad ever lost his temper. Many years later I met Bert at Community Church and it was there as an adult that I understood what a kind, compassionate and Godly man he was. He did so much of the detail work in our sanctuary and all the toys he made for children at Christmas and just his smile and kindness will be missed. Karen, Linda, Sherri and Lori, I am praying for you and your families at the lose of this Godly father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend.
Doyle W. Morse, Jr.
June 4, 2020
As I recall a lifetime of memories, I know just how much God loved me to have provided you as my Grandfather. I will miss you ....until we meet again ....I love you Pawpaw. --- Doyle.
Paula Peters
June 4, 2020
Prayers and love to the family. I will miss visiting with Uncle Del (Bert Davis) by phone from time to time. May the Lord comfort you all. Love, Paula Peters (My mama Mickey Peters was Beverly's cousin but Mama and Daddy made us call them Uncle Del and Aunt Beverly since they were Mama and Daddy's age. Fond memories of visits as a child.)