Norman C. Davis, 85, of Fort Smith, passed away Sunday, June 18, 2017.
He was born on Dec. 7, 1931 in Sallisaw, Oklahoma. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served during the Korean conflict.
He was an Electrical Estimator. He was an ordained Deacon at Immanuel Baptist Church and a member of Grand Avenue Baptist Church. He served for 12 years as secretary of Belle Point Masonic Lodge #20 F&AM where he was a Past Master. He belonged to Liberty Chapter #402 OES, was a Past Patron and served as secretary, he also served as Chaplain of Fidelity Chapter #86 OES.
As a member of Amrita Grotto, he was a Past Monarch, had served as secretary, was in the motorcycle patrol, and in the clown unit making kids happy with his balloons.
Funeral service will be 10:00 AM Wednesday at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow at Fort Smith National Cemetery with Military Honors.
He is survived by his wife Doris Davis, daughter Debera Thompson of Fort Smith, son Richard Davis and wife Dalia of Conway, brothers Hobart Paul Davis, Carl Davis and Gilbert Davis all of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, three grandchildren Codey Davis, Zechariah Thompson and Amie Thompson and one great grandchild Tripp Starr.
Pallbearers will be Codey Davis, Zechariah Thompson, David Edwards, David Arnold, Leo (Buddy) Cole, Jr., and Joe Hill.
The family will visit with friends Tuesday evening from 6-7 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorials to the Northwest Arkansas/River Valley of the American Diabetes Association , 1732 Moberly Lane, Suite B, Bentonville 72712,