Jeffrey Scott Davis, age 58, of Wappapello, formerly of East Prairie, Missouri, passed away Sept. 4, 2023, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.

He was born Oct. 7, 1964, in Sikeston, to Bill Davis and Alberta Furlong Davis, who survive of East Prairie. Jeffrey spent over 35 years working in the medical field, beginning as an EMT for Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston and eventually working his way into the clinical field of medicine. He most recently was employed by Managed Care in Sikeston until ill health forced his retirement. He enjoyed fishing and being with his family. He also loved spending time with his dog, Lillie.

Jeffrey is survived by his sweetheart of 14 years, Gloria Triplett of the home; his daughter, Jessica Barricklow of Sikeston; one brother, Wayne Lee Davis of East Prairie; several nieces and nephews; and lifelong friends, Nancy Driskill and Melinda Lambert.

He was preceded in death by two sons, Scott Ryan Davis and Britton Tyler Davis; paternal grandparents, Jesse Davis and Letha Mae Littrell Davis; and maternal grandparents, Albert Furlong and Eula Miner Furlong.

Visitation will be held Friday, Sept. 8, 2023, beginning at 11 a.m. until time of funeral service at 1 p.m. at Shelby Funeral Home in East Prairie. Pastor Wally Littrell will officiate, assisted by Pastor Mark Helton.

Interment will follow in East Prairie Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Shelby Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be: Harold Bays, George Bays, Kirk Myers, Jay Childers, Steve Watie and David Bratton.