Larry Davis

Larry Kenneth Davis was born on July 23, 1940 and passed away on December 30,2024 at Baptist Memorial Hospital. Larry was born and raised in Water Valley, Mississippi and graduated from WVHS in 1958. Larry loved the Lord, his family, and the Ole Miss Rebels. He was a true lover of life. He was a humorous storyteller, collector of Coca-Cola memorabilia along with anything vintage, liked working puzzles and listening and dancing to Rock and Roll music (especially Elvis Presley). He enjoyed taking road trips (always ignoring GPS) and using his own direction. At any gathering when food was involved, everyone looked forward to his delicious offerings and cheers went up when he brought his famous Phillips’ Burgers.

He owned and operated Coiffures by Larry in Water Valley for 15 years and became fondly known as “Hairman” to his many friends. In 1984, the business became The Family Hairloom with his daughter and sister as partners. Since 1989, Larry has been the owner/operator of Phillips Grocery in Holly Springs, MS which has been featured on numerous media outlets. 

He was active at First Christian Church in Water Valley. 

Visitation will be Friday, January 3rd from 11 am to 1 pm followed by the memorial service at 1 pm at Seven Oaks Funeral Home in Water Valley. The service will be officiated by Bro. Brandon Winters. 

Larry is preceded in death by his parents, Carnice Eugene Davis, and Martha Schmitz Davis. 

Survivors include his special companion of 27 years, Cindy Ross of Water Valley, his children, Suzanne Davis Reed (Al) of Water Valley, Dena Davis Hardy (Steve) of Water Valley and Hailey Davis Taylor of Myrtle. His grandchildren, Chris Hardy (Ginger) of Tupelo, Alana Reed Harris (Josh) of Water Valley, Kelsey Reed Edwards (Tripp) of Pontotoc and Casen Taylor of Myrtle. His brothers, Charles Davis, Joe Davis, Terry Davis and Jerry Davis all of Water Valley, his sisters, Linda Bass of Water Valley and Wanda Parker of New Hope, AL. His great-grandchildren Will Hardy, Saylor Hardy, Leo Harris, Lyle Harris, Abram Edwards, Polly Kate Edwards, and Rosemary Edwards. 

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Finally, there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge will give to me on that Day, and not to me only but also to all who have loved His appearing. 2 Timothy 4:7-8