Paul Elisha Davis

November 18, 1929 - March 3, 2021

Paul Elisha Davis of Harahan, Louisiana passed away peacefully surrounded by family in his home of 68 years on the afternoon of Wednesday, March 3, 2021. A native of Franklin County, Mississippi, Paul was born on November 18, 1929. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. He was a dedicated lineman for over 30 years with NOPSI. After retiring, he attended to countless families while working for L. A. Muhleisen & Son as well as served as Commander of VFW Post #3267 for many years. Paul was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Janet (Allan) Davis, grandson, Harry Davis, II, parents, Lucy (Mathews) & David Davis, and siblings, Lamar Davis, Marvin Davis, Rudolph Davis, Oquan Davis & Carolyn (Davis) Smith. Paul is survived by eight children, David Davis (Ginger), Paul Davis (Sally), Harry Davis (Karen), Tommie Duffy, Timothy Davis (Vicki), Janet Marlette (Steven), Virginia Gilbert (Kevin) & Matthew Davis (Stacy), his twenty-four grandchildren, Alena Rodriguez, Ricki Vincent, Jr. (Tiffany), Joshua Davis (Lindsay), Jennifer Draughon (Matthew), Valerie Webre (Clifford), Daniel Davis (Crista), Stephanie Qualls (Christopher), Douglas Davis (Krista), Kayla Davis, Andrew Davis (Margaret), Lauren Davis, Davis Marlette, Rachel Davis, Alexis Marlette, Hannah Davis, Moira Davis, Rebekah Davis, Madison Davis, Elisha Davis, Calvin Davis, Nehemiah Davis, Moriah Davis, Nathaniel Davis & Silas Davis, thirteen great-grandchildren, Arby Vincent, Chloe Drurey, Jesse Vincent, Marley Davis, Mila Davis, Olivia Qualls, Lyra Davis, Abram Rodriguez, Bentley Davis, Colton Webre, Raylee Vincent, Jupiter Davis & Lucy Davis, two siblings, Roy Davis & Clyde Davis, and many other siblings-in-law, nieces and nephews. The family attended a private service at Bethlehem Primitive Baptist Church in Kenner, Louisiana where Paul was a founding member & deacon for 67 years. He, with his beloved wife, was interred at Mount Gilead Cemetery in Franklin County, Mississippi. Arrangements were lovingly provided by L.A. Muhleisen & Son Funeral Home of Kenner, Louisiana. To share memories or condolences, please visit www.muhleisen.com