Vernon Davis

    Vernon Bradford Davis, 70, of Edna, died Friday, May 23, 2014 in Houston. He was born Sept. 26, 1943 in Edna to the late Burt and Agnes Quinn Davis.
    He was a welder.
    He is survived by his daughter, Lisa Davis of Edna; son Roy Eddie Davis of Edna, brothers Freddy Davis of Orangeville, Calif., J.W. Davis of Lake McQueeny; sisters Dorothy Tilley of Palestine, and Florence Sappington of Orangeville, Calif.; five grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.   
    He was preceded in death by his wife, Beverly Davis, son Robert Davis, brothers Michael Davis, Benny Davis, and sister Wilma Webel.
    A memorial service will be held at Memory Gardens Cemetery in Edna on Wednesday, June 4 at 10 a.m. with Rev. George Tompkins offiating.
    A reception will be held at the Ganado American Legion Hall immediately following the service.