Lt. Col. Clifford Beebe Davis Jr. (USAF Retired)'s Obituary
Lt. Col. Clifford Beebe Davis Jr. (USAF Retired) of Benton, LA passed away in Bossier City, LA on September 10, 2023.
Cliff was born in Clarence, LA in Natchitoches Parish on September 15, 1929. He attended Nicholls State University and graduated from Louisiana State University before entering the United States Air Force. After proudly serving more than 27 years as a Navigator, he retired from the military and worked for the City of Shreveport for many years managing Independence Stadium, and later for SPAR.
He is survived by his loving wife of 71 years, Bennie Jenkins Davis; his four children, Clifford Davis III and wife Patricia of Palacios, TX; Victoria Davis Porter and husband Dan of Benton, LA; Richard Davis and wife Lainey of McKinney, TX; and Michael Davis and wife Stacey of Irondale, AL; 9 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and his godson C. Clinton Davis Jr. of Dallas, TX.
The Davis family expresses their deepest gratitude for the care provided by the staff of the Northwest Louisiana Veterans Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Tunnel to Towers Homeless Veteran Program, or an Alzheimer's Research foundation of your choice.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the memorial services at E. J. Fielding Funeral Home, 2260 W 21st Avenue, Covington Louisiana on Saturday, November 4, 2023, at 11:00 AM with a gathering on Saturday beginning at 9:00 AM until service time. Interment will follow in Fussell Cemetery.
E.J. Fielding Funeral Home has been entrusted with funeral arrangements. The Davis family invites you to share thoughts, fondest memories, and condolences online at E. J. Fielding Funeral Home Guest Book at www.ejfieldingfh.com.
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