Freddy Lee Davis

Precious in the Sight of the Lord is the death of his saints” Freddy Lee Davis, of Oklahoma City passed away at Integris Hospice House Friday, March 21, 2014 at the age of 70. Freddy was born July 15, 1943 in Wewoka, Oklahoma to parents, Roger and Rosetta (Jefferson) Davis. Freddy graduated from New Lima High School in 1961. He went on to Langston University. He married Shirley Street on January 20th, 1962 and to this union was born, two children; Freddy Jr, and Kellye.  Soon after he was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1968 and served during the Vietnam War. He was discharged honorably in 1970.  He worked at Tinker AFB as a Journey Man for 10 years and Then Midwest Trophy as a buffer for 7 yrs. He retired from labor in 2000. Also during this time he graduated from Rose State College in 1977 with an Associate degree in Sociology and Criminal Justice. Freddy became a deacon at his childhood church Scipio Baptist in Lima Oklahoma under the leadership of Rev. F.D. Cochran, Sr. and current Pastor Rev. Bradshaw where he served faithfully until he became too ill to make the drive from Midwest City to Lima. Freddy had a love for the Rodeo. He was a Black Cowboy at heart. His love for horses was shown through his love and care for his paint horses Rocky and Rocket. He was a faithful member of 17 yrs. to PTSD Vietnam Support group. They call themselves a “Ban of Brothers”. He was well loved and respected by them all. Freddy was preceded in death by his beloved brother Willard and his parents Roger and Rosetta. Freddy is survived by his son, Freddy Davis Jr. of Fort Worth, Texas and his Daughter Kellye (Davis) Woodfork (Samuel) of Norman, Oklahoma. Two grandchildren Samuel Woodfork Jr and Sydnie Woodfork. Big brother, Zenophar (Zeke) Overstreet,  Two special nieces, Marcy Barnette of Moore, Ok. and Denise Davis of Oklahoma City, Ok. and two special nephews, Tommy Brown and Willard Davis Jr, Special acknowledgement to Howard English (bestfriend) Band of Brother from the Veterans Support Group. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 Noon, on Saturday, March 29, 2014, at the Immanuel Fellowship Church in Seminole, Oklahoma at 3103 Highway # 3 North. Burial will follow at Westwood Cemetery in Wewoka, Oklahoma. Pastor Zenephor Overstreet will be officiating at the service. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home in Seminole, Oklahoma. Funeral Information: March 29, 2014, 12:00 PM Immanuel Fellowship located at 3513 Hwy 3 North, Seminole, OK 74868