Thomas A. Davis

THOMAS A. DAVIS, 91, of North Little Rock passed away on Thursday, Sept. 28, 2017. Tom was born in North Little Rock to parents Thomas Martin Davis and Ella Ballentine Davis on Jan. 7, 1926. Tom always loved the North Little Rock area and never strayed far from his beloved city except for time spent serving his country in the U. S. Army Air Corps during WWII as a gunner on B-17's in England. After attending college, Tom went to work for Southwestern Bell Telephone in 1950 and retired in 1986 with over 35 years of service. Tom was a dedicated and tireless volunteer worker in his community, serving as Charter President of the Rose City Youth Athletic Association, member of the North Little Rock Parks and Recreation Commission for over 24 years, Charter President of the Rose City Lions Club in 1968 and treasurer of the North Little Rock Lions Club in 1996. He spent many years performing eye exams in the North Little Rock schools for the Lion's Club and delivering "meals on wheels" for Care Link. Tom loved his family and community and he was loved and admired in return. He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Herbert Davis; sister, Sybil Ruple; first wife, Berniece Davis and wife, Joann Davis. Tom is survived by his children, Linda Davis, Mike Davis and Karen (Edwin) Carter; step daughter, Nancy McSpadden; step-son, Bobby McSpadden; grandchildren Lindsey (Neal) Pumphrey, Daniel (Holly) Carter, Justin (Angie) Davis and Brian (Tisha) Davis along with eight great grandchildren. Tom requested that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, the Salvation Army, NLR Lion's Club, Care Link Meals on Wheels or Arkansas Hospice. The family would like to express their appreciation to the nurses and staff, especially Janet and Rose, at Arkansas Hospice for their devoted care. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 3rd at Griffin Leggett Rest Hills Funeral Home, 7724 Landers Road in NLR. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Please share your memories of Tom with his family at www.griffinleggettresthills.com.