Lindon Wayne Davis, 43, of Fayetteville, Arkansas, passed away peacefully in his sleep from a heart attack on November 30, 2024.
Born on November 29, 1981, in El Dorado, Arkansas, Lindon was the beloved son of Elizabeth and Gil Newman and Marty and Lane Davis.
Lindon spent his childhood between Arkansas and Texas, surrounded by his siblings; Nate Davis, Holly Davis, Stefan Newman, and Zach Newman and his lifelong best friends; Brennan O’Donohoe, Karen O’Donohoe, Emily Barton, Andrew Bratcher, and Taylor Magee. He had a deep love for football and hunting, passions that carried throughout his life. Lindon, a proud Eagle Scout, exemplified the values of dedication, service, and integrity.
After graduating from El Dorado High School, Lindon attended the University of Arkansas, where he earned a degree in kinesiology. Lindon proudly held the title of the U of A Intramural Putt-Putt Champion. He later further pursued his education at Louisiana State University Shreveport, earning a Master’s in Business Administration. Lindon built a career with Humana Healthcare as a Strategic Advancement Adviser for CenterWell Home Health.
Lindon’s life was defined by his unwavering loyalty, love, and devotion to his family and friends. On July 24, 2005, he married his wife, Lisa Adkins Davis, in a beautiful ceremony in Makena, Hawaii. Together, they built a life filled with love and adventure, raising their two cherished daughters, Logan (15) and Leighton (13). Lindon was the grounding presence in his lively household, balancing his family’s energy with steady, heartfelt support. Lindon was a devoted husband and an amazing girl dad.
A member of Fellowship Bible Church in Fayetteville, Arkansas, Lindon was a man of faith and conviction. He was also a passionate sports fan, especially when cheering on Logan and Leighton in volleyball and softball. He loved watching college and NFL football as well as college basketball. He also appreciated a solid, season winning fantasy football team. Hunting was his passion. He looked forward to the annual Davis Deer Feed and his annual hunting trip to Illinois. Lindon loved to travel with his family. They were able to take several cross-country trips including Arizona, New Mexico, North and South Dakota, Minnesota, Washington D.C, Virginia, New York, Maine, Massachusetts, Disney World, and all the southern states. He loved his family adventures with the O’Donohoes and the Weisenfels. Movies were one of Lindon’s favorite pastimes. He often enjoyed trips to the theater, whether with his lifelong friend Brennan, his daughters, or even on his own, to catch the latest blockbuster hits.
Lindon is survived by his wife of nearly 20 years, Lisa; their daughters, Logan and Leighton; his parents, Marty and Lane Davis, and Liz and Gil Newman; his grandparents, Dot Hebert (Mamaw Dot), Frank McLelland, and Jim Fernald (Pop); his siblings, Nathan Davis, Stefan Newman, Zach Newman, and Holly Davis; his sister-in-law, Kacy McClain Johnson and her husband, Chris Johnson; his nephews, Jake McClain, and Colton Davis; his nieces, Kaly McClain, Mackenzie Fountain, Marleigh Davis, and Colbi Johnson; and a large extended family and many close friends.
Lindon was preceded in death by his grandparents; Lindon and Laverne Davis, Connie Fernald, and Sonny Hebert.
Serving as pallbearers will be Nathan Davis, Brennan O’Donohoe, Andrew Bratcher, Taylor Magee, Shannon Lee, Stan Simpson, Randall Davis, Danny Cardin, Eddie Sexton, and Jared Gates.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at Dumas Methodist Church in El Dorado, Arkansas, with Dr. David Bush and Eddie Sexton officiating. Address to the church is 132 S Wyatt Dr, El Dorado, AR 71730.
Memorial donations can be made in Lindon’s honor to a benefit account for the family. Deposits can be made at Signature Bank of Arkansas ℅ Logan and Leighton Davis, PO Box 8550 Fayetteville, AR 72703.
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