Orville Jerry Davis

Orville Jerry Davis, 84, of Paragould, passed away on Friday, May 5, 2023. He was born October 29, 1938, to Marion and Audie Davis. In his younger years, he was a farmer in Paragould. Jerry lived in St. Louis for many years and worked as a carpenter. He moved to Paragould years later and built houses.

Jerry was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Elsie Mae Mather, Rachel Lawanda Formon; and brother, Melvin Davis, and Calvin Davis.

Survivors include his son, Steve (Sara) Davis; daughters, Jerri Leighann Calderone, Deborah (Jimmy) Ivy; brothers, Danny (Judy) Davis, Allen (Karen) Davis, Jack (Rhonda) Davis, Myron (Mary) Davis; sisters, Frances Bowman, Bonnie Sue Pava; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, May 9, from 10:00 a.m. until service time at Phillips Funeral Home. The funeral service will begin at 11:00 a.m. at Phillips Funeral Home with Don Slatton officiating. Burial will follow at Cardwell Cemetery.

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