Curtis Rodgers Davis

Curtis Rodgers (Roddy) Davis, 73, of Morrilton, Arkansas passed away surrounded by loved ones on August 24, 2022, after a short battle with cancer. Curtis was born on December 22, 1948, to Robert Stephen and Mary Evelyn Davis in Augusta, AR. After graduating from Laura Conner High School in Augusta, AR in 1966, he went on to study and graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture at Arkansas State University in 1970. It was here that he met and fell in love with his wife, Donna Ann (Jones) Davis. They were married on June 12, 1970. Curtis continued his education by obtaining a Masters of Science degree from the University of Arkansas in 1973. Donna and Curtis then moved to Morrilton, AR in order to fulfill their dreams of raising a family while living on a cattle farm. After graduation, Curtis went to work for Joe Kendrick at the Conway County Farm Bureau as an agent. This was the beginning of a 44-year career. His clients became his friends, and Curtis made many friends over those years. He enjoyed visiting their homes, celebrating their lives and milestones, being there for them when tragedy struck, and he never turned down an opportunity to enjoy a meal. Curtis was a force of nature. He was determined to provide for his family and give them the life he felt they deserved. His family meant more to him than anything else in the world, something he often mentioned. He was proud of his children's accomplishments, and helped them to fulfill their dreams throughout his life. Curtis was also a passionate cattle farmer who could be found at his farm during any free time he had. He proudly taught his children and grandchildren the "Curtis Davis" way of running a farm. Curtis loved to be out on his tractors bailing hay, working his cattle, and constantly improving his farm. Anyone who knew Curtis knew that he was the most loving father and spouse a family could ask for. Curtis is survived by his wife, Donna; daughters Shannon (Alex) Kleck and Linley (Cy) Shurtleff; grandchildren, Brookelin Urban, JaLee Urban, Chase Shurtleff, C.R. Shurtleff, and Cylin Shurtleff. Curtis was predeceased by his mother, Evelyn, his father Stephen, his sister Bobby Neil, and his brothers James Owen and Stephen Robert, Jr. The family will greet friends from 12:00-2:00 p.m. at Harris Funeral Home in Morrilton on Friday, August 26, 2022 with the funeral to immediately follow with Pastor Craig Duncan officiating the service. Burial will be at Plumerville Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Greg Williams, James Gregory, Rusty Gregory, Randy Deaton, Randy Pettingill, and Nick Moore. Curtis had also chosen many honorary pallbearers that were dear to him. Memorials may be made to Lonoke Baptist Church @ 2662 Hwy 9 Morrilton, AR 72110. Honorary pallbearers will be Josh Moore, Luke Moore, Wesley Pruitt, Wayne Martin, Patrick Hartman, Tommy Brown, Lee Nutt, Jimmy Garrett, Richard Pierce, William Martin, Phillip Hoyt, Wayne Dixon, Bill (Fuzzy) Kerry, Raymond McCoy, Buddy Shipp, Gary Polk, Kyle Price, Jason Robinson, Tommy Stobaugh, Ed Moore, Barry McQuin, Terry Williams, Dub Williams, Jerry Scroggins, Dennis Boren, Phillip Boren, Frankie Deaver, Stan Deaver, William Deaver, Bobby Deaver, Rocky Vess, Bill Hartman, Andy Briggler, David Beck, Danny Briggler, Chase Shurtleff, C.R. Shurtleff, Dr. Cy Shurtleff, Alex Kleck, Joe Hawkins, Ronny Jones, Shannon Jones, Jason Robinson, Tommy Stobaugh, Jason Robison, Kenny Shipp, Matt Wooten, Ed Moore, Charles Penick, Peewee Bennett, Bill Reid, Ronnie Rainey, David Stell, John Trafford Paul Foshee, and Ernie Chastain.

Curtis Rodgers Davis

December 12, 1948 - August 24, 2022