Ardell Davis

He was born on August 20, 1929 in Sparta, Tennessee to Joe and Amanda (Tallent) Davis.

Art grew up in Sparta, and later graduated from LaFollette High School in LaFollette, Tennessee.

He served in the United States Navy during the Korean War from 1951 until 1955. He was stationed aboard the destroyer, USS Glennon, and later the destroyer, USS Coolbaugh during his time in the Navy.

Art was a member of the Nevada Mills United Methodist Church, the Orland American Legion Post # 423, Northern Light Lodge # 40 F & AM, Maumee, Ohio, and formerly was a member of the Zenobia Shrine Temple.

He married Marjorie Mahon on May 18, 1957 in Angola, Indiana.

Art retired from Beck Suppliers, Inc., Fremont Ohio. He also formerly worked as an insurance agent with National Life and Accident Insurance Company.

Survivors include his wife, Marjorie Davis of Fremont, Indiana, a daughter, Denise Lopshire of Angola, Indiana, grandchildren, Joel Lopshire of Angola, Indiana, and Katie Lopshire of Fort Wayne, Indiana, and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Amanda Davis, siblings, Clyde Davis, Edith Bowles, John Davis, Eugene Davis, and a son-in-law, Greg Lopshire.

Funeral Services will be held at 12 Noon on Saturday, October 29, 2022 at Beams Funeral Home, Fremont, Indiana. Rev. Tracey Zimmerman will officiate the service.

Visitation will be held prior to the service from 11 am until 12 Noon Saturday at Beams Funeral Home.

Burial will follow services at Jamestown Cemetery, Fremont, Indiana, with Military Honors.

Memorial donations in his memory may be directed in care of Nevada Mills United Methodist Church.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.beamsfuneralhome.com for the Davis family.