Claude Monroe Davis, Sr.

Claude Monroe Davis, Sr., 88, of Baton Rouge passed away peacefully September 30, 2026. He was born to his late parents Roy "Shorty" and Anna Davis on January 24, 1938. He was a member of the Louisiana National Guard. He enjoyed hunting, gardening, fishing and watching LSU Tiger football and baseball. He was one of Welsh's Greyhounds best football players during his time in high school. He was a daredevil at heart who enjoyed bull and bronc riding in the rodeo.

He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Elsie Davis; three sons, Claude Davis, Jr., Jeff Davis, Mike Davis; two daughters, Pam Davis, Becky Kauffman and husband Mark; one sister, JoAnn Fontenot of Welsh, LA; five grandchildren, Chaney Vancel (Aaron), Morgan Suire (Skylar), Clark Davis, Marilyn Kauffman, Olivia Kauffman; one great granddaughter, Vera Kate Vancel.

Claude is preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, RJ Davis II, Lewis Thomas Davis, William "Babe" Davis; five sisters, Virginia Doiron, Arzella Arceneaux, Geraldine Conner, Yvonne Coppels and Patty Lane.

Visitation will be held at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway in Baton Rouge on Saturday, October 10, 2026, beginning at 12:30 p.m., until the Funeral Services begin at 2:30 p.m. Interment will follow at Resthaven Gardens of Memory.

Family and friends may sign the online guestbook or leave a personal note to the family at www.resthavenbatonrouge.com.