Drexal Legore "Duck" Davis, age 74 of New Hope, passed away Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at U of L Hospital. He was born October 13, 1945 in New Hope. He retired from Jim Beam Distillery after 40 years of service. He enjoyed farming and coon hunting. He was a member of Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Church where he served as an altar server and Eucharistic minister.

He was preceded in death by his parents, George Franklin and Ruby Lavena Griffin Davis; an infant son, George Michael Davis; two sisters, Margaret Elaine Davis and Joann Mattingly.

Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Wanda Thompson Davis; two sons, Drexel Glenn Davis (Michelle) of New Hope and Scott Davis (Beverly) of Loretto; one daughter, Gloria Presson (Donnie) of Richmond; ten grandchildren and two great-granddaughters; three sisters, Jeanie Lyvers (Wallace) of Bardstown, Vicky Ballard (Eddie) of Loretto and Gail Jackson of Boston.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 AM Saturday, November 2, 2019 at Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 104 Church Street, New Hope. Revs. Matt Hardesty and Ken Fortener will concelebrate. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Visitation is 1-8 PM Friday at Mattingly Funeral Home, 195 Holy Cross Road, Loretto, with a prayer service at 5:30 PM by Deacon Jim Cecil.

Memorials may go to the bereavement fund c/o Saint Vincent de Paul Church.