Ben Davis, Jr.

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

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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.