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Submitted: 7/2/24 • Approved: 7/3/24 • Last Updated: 7/6/24 • R1536925-G1536925-S3
John
Sep 24, 1924 - Sep 10, 2015
John Davie, 86, passed away on September 10, 2015. John was a hardworking man who never had a bad word to say about anyone. Early in life, he was a farmer which led to one of his favorite pastimes, driving his tractors. He loved to watch his grandkids in their sporting events and scientific endeavors. A favorite memory is of him is cooking breakfast. John liked to travel and go on cruises. He was an elder in his church.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Jane. They met and married in Scotland where each was born. In 1954, they came to the United States where they raised their loving family, while building their family business for over four decades.
He is also survived by two sons, John R. (Vicki) of Little Rock and Alexander Scott (Melanie) of Hot Springs; two daughters, Jan Margaret Davie of Maumelle and Kimberly Davie Spencer (Charles) of Dallas; six grandchildren: John Andrew Davie, Adrianne Davie Smith, Catherine Alexa Davie, Camille Lynn Davie, Gavin Gregory Spencer, and Samantha Nicole Spencer; two great-grandchildren, Harper Nadine Davie and John Andrew Davie, Jr.; two brothers, Gavin Davie and Hugh Davie, both of Scotland; and a special white poodle named Piper (who understands Scottish accents).
He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Rita McVicar and Margaret Davie of Scotland; and brothers, Sandy Alexander Shanks Davie of Canada and William Davie of Scotland.
Services will be at Westover Hills Presbyterian Church, 6400 Richard B. Hardie Drive, Little Rock, Arkansas with the Reverend Frank LeBlanc officiating at 11:00 A.M., Monday, September 14, 2015. A reception will begin at 10:00 A.M.
Jane
Jan 6, 1931 - Jul 8, 2020
Jane Davie, age 89 of Maumelle, Arkansas, passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2020. She was born on January 6, 1931 to her late parents, Robert and Jean McPherson Turnbull of Coatbridge, Scotland. Jane grew up in Scotland and completed college and worked as a corporate secretary. One of her favorite memories was going to the farmer's dances where she met John, the love of her life. They then married and came to the United States in 1954.
Jane was a beautiful, thoughtful, loving mother as well as a supportive wife. She helped build and operate their family business for over four decades. Jane thoroughly enjoyed taking cruises, shopping, bird watching and flowers. Jane was a member of the MacArthur Garden Club for over 29 years, hosting many of their memorable Christmas parties and making lifelong friends. She was a long time member of Westover Hills Presbyterian Church and a life member of the Little Rock Council of Garden Clubs.
She is survived by two sons, John Robert (Vicki) of Little Rock and Alexander Scott (Melanie) of Hot Springs; two daughters, Jan Margaret Davie of Maumelle and Kimberly Davie Spencer (Charles) of Dallas; six grandchildren; John Andrew Davie, Adrianne Elizabeth Davie, Catherine Alexa Davie, Camille Lynne Davie, Gavin Gregory Spencer, and Samantha Nicole Spencer and three great-grandchildren, Harper Nadine Davie, John Andrew Davie, Jr., Austin Fischer Smith and Piper, her very special poodle.
She was preceded in death by her husband John Davie, parents and three brothers and one sister; William Turnbull, Robert Turnbull, Archibald Turnbull and Sarah Turnbull Sneddon.
In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to the charity you are passionate about in memory of Jane Turnbull Davie.
A graveside service will be at 10:30am on Monday, July 13, 2020, at Riverwood Memorial Park in Maumelle with the Reverend Kris Crawford officiating.
Contributed on 7/2/24 by eagle12953
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