Ash Flat- Jesse Franklin Davis, 82, passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at Batesville.

He was born March 18, 1937 in Brownsville, Tennessee to the late George Thomas Davis and Agnes Ingram Davis. He lived in Ash Flat for twenty years formerly of Keiser. He was a machine specialist at American Greeting in Osceola and also owned Davis Liquor Store in Osceola for many years.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ellen Davis; brother, Kenny Davis and son Robert Cantrell.

He is survived by his children, Ted Davis, Diane Rameriz, Bonnie O'Neill, Mark Davis, Shirley Mayer, Michael Cantrell, Karen Frasco, David Davis, Lance Davis, Darrell Davis; two brothers, Jim Davis and Mike Davis; a sister, Sue Reynolds; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

A celebration of his life will be 2:00 pm Saturday, January 18, 2020 at Gregg Funeral Home in Monette with Josh Parnell officiating. Burial will follow at Monette Memorial Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from noon until time of service Saturday at the funeral home.