Obituary: Drexal Legore ‘Duck’ Davis, 74, New Hope

Drexal Legore “Duck” Davis, 74, of New Hope, died Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019, at University Hospital. He was born Oct. 13, 1945, in New Hope. He retired from Jim Beam Distillery after 40 years of service. He enjoyed farming and coon hunting. He was a member of Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Church where he served as an altar server and Eucharistic minister.

He was preceded in death by his parents, George Franklin and Ruby Lavena Griffin Davis; an infant son, George Michael Davis; and two sisters, Margaret Elaine Davis and Joann Mattingly.

Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Wanda Thompson Davis; one daughter, Gloria Presson (Donnie) of Richmond; two sons, Drexel Glenn Davis (Michelle) of New Hope and Scott Davis (Beverly) of Loretto; three sisters, Jeanie Lyvers (Wallace) of Bardstown, Vicky Ballard (Eddie) of Loretto and Gail Jackson of Boston; 10 grandchildren; and two great-granddaughters.

The Mass of Christian Burial is 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in New Hope with the Rev. Matt Hardesty and the Rev. Ken Fortener officiating. Burial is in the church cemetery.

Visitation is 1-8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1, 2019, at Mattingly Funeral Home in Loretto with a prayer service at 5:30 p.m. with Deacon Jim Cecil.

Memorial donations may go to the bereavement fund c/o Saint Vincent de Paul Church.

Mattingly Funeral Home in Loretto is in charge of arrangements.

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