Roger Mills Co. - Obit for Guy Davis 

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Obit for Guy Davis 

Guy Davis died December 8, 1969, after a brief illness at the Community 
Hospital, Elk City, Oklahoma.

He was born July 28, 1889 at Florence Alabam to I.E. and Nancy Jane Barker 
Davis.

He came with his parents in a covered wagon to Indian Territory in 1900 locating 
near Snyder.

As a young man he attended Oklahoma State University and later taught school in 
Durham and Sweetwater communities.  He volunteered and served in France in World 
War I.  In 1920, he was married to Callie Clark who preceded him in death in 1951.  
To this union two children were born, Juanita Marie and Guy Clark.  In 1954 he was 
married to Strausa Marie Hickman.

Guy's full and useful life was an example to many.  He was very active in church 
and civic affairs for over 50 years having been most active in the church of Christ, 
past post commander and Finance officer for the American Legion of Cheyenne;  
Service Orricer for 30 years for the American Red Cross of Roger Mills County, 
Rural Mail Carrier for 40 years.  He was a Mason, member of the Eastern Star and 
White Shrine.

He is survived by his wife, Strausa, of the home, Mrs. Albert B. Cochran 
(Juanita) of Rayville, Louisiana, and Dr. Guy Clark Davis of Atlanta, Georgia.  
His two brothers Clifford C. and Fred of New Mexico and a sister, Ruby Davis Thomson, 
Austin, Texas.  He had seven grandchildren, Alan, Christina and Julie Cochran, Steve, 
Gary, Linda, and Kevin Davis.

His rich life and character exemplify the high standards he always sought and 
he will continue to guide those hose of friends whose lives he touched.

Burial Cheyenne Cemetery, Cheyenne, Oklahoma.

Cheyenne Star, Cheyenne, OK