Benjamin "Ben" Davis III

Benjamin “Ben” Franklin Davis III, 75, of Baker City, OR passed away on Tuesday evening, October 7, 2025.

Ben was born in Gainesville, Florida and graduated from Baker County High School there.  Following graduation, he was drafted into the United States Army where he obtained the Rank of Command Sergeant Major and was a part of the Presidential Honor Guard.  He retired after 30 years of service and became a contractor for Booz Allen during the War on Terror.   He later moved into civilian life and lived in Texas before moving to Oregon in 2021.

Ben was a Texan at heart, but loved his Florida Gators football team.  He loved Mouse, his Pitbull.  He adored being in the great outdoors, fishing, kayaking, camping and mining.  Ben cherished restoring old vehicles, and reminiscing about his Army days. He enjoyed playing Shuffleboard and Cornhole, but most of all Ben loved his friends.  He was about making connections and talking about spiritual beliefs.  Ben was a man of honor with a big heart.  He was always about helping others in anyway he could, whether that was the shirt off his back or just a shoulder to lean on.  He wanted to be remembered as “Just Ben” but he was more special than “Just Ben” to the souls he touched.

He was preceded in death by his parents Benjamin Davis Jr. & Anna Davis (Kinsey); sisters Lisa Jo Dison & Martha Ann Strickland.

Ben is survived by his sons Christopher and Anthony Davis; daughter Doris Davis; 2 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild and his brother Gary Davis.

“Just Ben” will always and forever be remembered for his loving and caring heart.  His honor and contributions of his country will be missed by all.

For those who would like to make a memorial donation in honor of Ben the family suggests the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Inc. through Tami’s Pine Valley Funeral Home and Cremation Services, PO Box, 543, Halfway, OR 97834. Online condolences can be shared at www.tamispinevalleyfuneralhome.com