Melvin R. Davis, 71, was born March 4, 1948, and passed away on March 17, 2019.
Mr. Davis was retired from Weatherford Fishing & Rental. He was a U. S. Army veteran and served during the Vietnam War. He was also an avid hunter and loved to fish and spend time with his grandchildren. He was well loved and will be missed.
He was also affiliated with the American Petroleum Institute, Masonic Lodge, HAMASA Shrine, York Rites Bodies, American Legion Post 11, and Bend of the Road Hunting Club.
He is survived by his wife, Anita Davis; brothers, William “Bob” Davis (Nitha) and Kennon Davis (Pam Clark); sister, Marcella Green; son, Lee Balliet (Ashley); daughters, Melissa Balliet and April Davis (Victor Cordero); grandchildren, Jade Hill, Skylar Balliet, David Lee Balliet, and Ava Graham; and numerous nephews, nieces, great nephews, great nieces, and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Hubert Davis and Alice Vinson Davis.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 19, 2019, at Memory Chapel from 5 until 8 p.m. The funeral services will be held at Memory Chapel on Wednesday, March 20 at 11 a.m. Interment will follow at Lake Park Hills Cemetery. Duane Mitchell will officiate.
Pallbearers will be Michael Davis, John Davis, Matthew Davis, Mike Gibbes, Kenny Lowe, and Tommy Lazarus. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the American Petroleum Institute of Laurel.
To sign the online guest book, visit www.memorychapellaurel.com.