John Davie

JOHN DAVIE, 86, passed away on Sept. 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, Ark. with the Reverend Frank LeBlanc officiating at 11 a.m., Monday, Sept. 14, 2015. Entombment will follow at Riverwood Memorial Gardens in Maumelle. A reception will begin at 10 a.m. Arrangements are in the care of Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, (501) 224-8300. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.