Ben Davis, Jr. Obituary (1956 - 2022)

OBITUARY God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore, we will not fear, though the earth gives way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging. Psalms 46: 1-3 ~~~~~~ On Monday, September 26, 2022, Ben took eternal rest after 66 years and 24 days of life. He leaves a legacy of love to be carried forward by his family. Born to the late Ben and Mamie Lee Davis on September 2, 1956 in Alexandria, LA. He was one of four children; three boys and one girl. He accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized by the late Rev. Charles F. Smith, Sr. at the Good Hope Baptist Church in Boyce, LA. Ben was a 1974 graduate of A. Wettermark High School (a small school with big ideas) where he and his teammates called the "Lucky Seven" made history by making it to the "Big Show" the Top 20 and furthered his education at Paul Quin College in Waco, TX, Northwestern State University, Natchitoches, LA, and Louisiana Schools for the blind in Shreveport, LA, Little Rock, Arkansas and Hazelhurst, MS. He was passionate about sports; Ben was an avid New Orleans Saints and Pittsburgh Steelers fan. Those left to cherish his memories includes one brother: Ezra C. Bobb (Jennie), one sister: Carolyn Davis-Aaron (Leslie), six nephews: Mikeous Goins, Sr. (Delondria) of Monroe, LA, Oscar M. Davis, Jr. (Anita) of Humble, TX, Sederick J. Bobb, Sr. (Amanda) of Youngsville, LA, Christopher J. Davis, Sr. (Nuwanda) of Alexandria, LA, Lpshun Slaughter of Aiken, SC, Nolan Slaughter (Shakilya) of Pineville, LA, two nieces: Tywana J. Bobb of Youngsville, LA and Jasmine S. Davis of Alexandria, LA, one special cousin/sister: Sheila L. Turner of Boyce, LA, one aunt: Willie Mae Young of Boyce, LA, along with a host of great nieces, nephews, cousins, former team members and friends. His parents, Ben and Mamie Lee Davis, his brother, Oscar M. Davis, Sr., grandparents, aunts & uncles preceded him in death.