James E. "Snoz" Davis

James E. “Snoz” Davis, age 94, Lifelong resident of Henderson, Kentucky passed away at 12:01 A.M. Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at West Kentucky Veteran Center, Hanson, Kentucky. Snoz was a member of Immanuel Baptist Temple. He was the last surviving member of the board that was instrumental in founding the memorial crosses that are displayed in Central Park on each Memorial Day Holiday. He was very active in many civic and veteran organizations during his lifetime. He participated in Relay For Life for over 15 years. He was a graduate of Barrett Manual Training Center Class of 1941. Snoz retired from the United States Post Office as a postal carrier and Ellis Park Race Track as customer relations director. He was a proud WWII and Korean War Army Veteran. Upon his release in 1951 he served as the athletic trainer at Barret Manuel and Henderson City High School for over 25 years. He was an honorary life member of many organizations including; the Hadi Temple and Rizpah Temple, the American Legion Worsham Post #40 serving as Post Commander for 2 terms, the B.P.O. Elk’s #206, the Loyal Order of the Moose #732, the Henderson City Lions Club, and he was a Henderson City Commissioner for 6 years. Preceded in death by his wife Claudia Davis, 3 brothers, Aaron, Charles R., Jay W. Davis and a sister, Dorothy Conway. Survivors: 2 Sons: Jay Davis of Princeton, KY Tom Davis of Henderson, KY 3 Grandchildren: Danny and wife Michelle, Jayme Lauren and husband Creal, Kelly and wife April 2 Great grandchildren: Sofia and Daniella Relatives and Friends are invited to Snoz’s Life Celebration from 3:00-7:00 PM Sunday at Benton-Glunt Funeral Home. Visitation will begin again on Monday, May 22, 2017 at 10:00 AM until the service time at South Jr. High School. The service will be held at 12:00 PM on Monday at the school with Father J. Edward Bradley officiating. Private burial will follow at the Fairmont Mausoleum in Henderson, KY. Full Military honors will be rendered by the American Legion Worsham Post #40 Honor Guard. Expressions of may take form of contribution to Henderson War Memorial Foundation 300 First Street Henderson, KY 42420 and the American Legion Honor Guard 1709 Madison St, Henderson, KY 42420. Arrangements entrusted to Benton-Glunt Funeral Home, A Life Celebration® Home, online condolences may be made at www.bentonglunt.com

James E. "Snoz" Davis

November 28, 1922 - May 17, 2017