DELPHYNNE DAVIS

Delphynne Jones Davis passed away peacefully on the morning of January 31, 2022 with the love of her family surrounding her. Born on January 5, 1941 in Texarkana to Nathan E. Jones, Sr. and Dorothy Lois Hudson Jones, she graduated from Booker T. Washington High School as valedictorian of the class of 1958. She received her Bachelors of Arts degree in English cum laude from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (formerly AM & N College). Later, Delphynne earned a Master’s degree in Reading and a California Reading Specialist credential from Pepperdine University. Delphynne spent 37 years in Los Angeles, CA working with students and teachers in various areas of language development. She was also active in her community serving as the president or a committed member in several local and national organizations. In 2003, she retired and returned to her hometown as co-owner of K-TOY 104.7 FM, Texarkana’s first black-owned radio station. In 2006, she and her husband co-founded KTEV-TV television station. Continuing her dedication to service, she served as a board member of Jamisons’ Center of Kindness, Inc. and the Arts and Letters Chair of the Texarkana Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta, Sorority, Inc., earning it regional recognition. Delphynne leaves to cherish her memory, her loving husband of 58 years, Al Davis; two children, Rodney Davis (Peronia) and Regina Davis Moss (Andrew); six grandchildren, Jermarsey Phillips (April), Shelby Davis, Chaz Davis, Taylor Davis, Korey Landry, and Andrew Moss, III; two siblings, Emmie Jo Gamble and Yates Jones, as well other relatives and close friends. Celebration of life services will be held on Friday, February 4, 2022 at 2:00 P.M. at Miles Chapel C.M.E. Church, 1002 Ash Street Texarkana, AR with Rev. Anthony Ware as Officiant. Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 3, 2022 from 5:00-7:00 pm at Miles Chapel C.M.E. Church. Her final resting place will be at Chapelwood Memorial Gardens 826 N. Kings Highway Wake Village, TX under the direction of Jones Stuart Mortuary. Masks and social distancing are required during all services.