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Ellis Cedell Davis

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Arkansas bluesman Ellis "Cedell" Davis, 91, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2017 in Hot Springs, Ark. He was born on June 9, 1926, in Helena, Ark., to the late Joseph and Mary Davis. Visitation will be held 1-3 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 5 at Beth El Heritage Hall, 406 S. Perry St., Helena, Ark. 72342. Funeral services will follow at 3 p.m. with interment at Magnolia Cemetery in Helena. There will also be a celebration of his life at the Whitewater Tavern in Little Rock, Ark., 6-9 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 8. There will be a jam, including many guest musicians who have played with him over the years. Arrangements are under the trusted care and direction of A Natural State Funeral Service, 2620 W. Main St., Jacksonville, Ark. 72076. 501-982-3400. Online guest book is available at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com.

Published October 5, 2017

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