ST. TAMMANY PARISH, LA. 

Obituary for: DAVIS, OLIVER FRANCIS "RED" 

Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. 

Source: E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, Covington, La.

Died Sunday, May 8, 2011

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DAVIS, OLIVER FRANCIS "RED" 
(November 27, 1930 - May 8, 2011)

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Oliver Francis "Red" Davis a 22 year Mandeville resident passed away on Sunday, 
May 8, 2011.

Oliver was born November 27th 1930 to the late Oliver and Emma Mae in 
Alexandria, LA. He was a beloved husband and father, his humor, charm and 
personality brightened the world of everyone he came in contact with. He is 
survived by his wife of 51 years, Janice Golemi Davis; his children, Michael and 
Catherine Davis Abraham and her husband Buddy; and grandsons, Rhett Abraham and 
his wife Maria Miller, Hunter and Cole Abraham.

After graduating at 16 from Jesuit High School, Red briefly attended Loyola 
before serving in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict. He completed his 
education at USL and worked in sales and marketing before enjoying a career with 
McDermott working in New Orleans and the Middle East. After retiring, Oliver 
worked on the Northshore for the Times Picayune where he was loved and respected 
by those he serviced. Red was his happiest following his grandson's sports 
activities at St. Paul's, Salmen, Northshore and NSU. He frequently visited his 
son in Las Vegas and Antigua, his second homes. Oliver and his family would like 
to thank all the health care professionals, especially those at Lakeview 
Regional and R&R Home Care that helped him live a full enjoyable life.

Relatives and friends are invited to the Funeral Mass at E.J. Fielding Funeral 
Home, 2260 W. 21st Avenue, Covington, LA 70433 on Thursday, May 12, 2011at 1:00 
PM with visitation on Thursday from 10:00 AM until Mass time.

Interment will follow in Mandeville Cemetery.

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