Obituary

Lance Davis
January 13, 1971 - June 12, 2020


Lance Davis, age 49, passed away on June 12, 2020 in a tragic automobile accident.  Lance was born on January 13, 1971 in Bogalusa, Louisiana.  He graduated from Bogalusa High School and Southeastern Louisiana University with a Bachelor of Arts in Management and a Masters of Business Administration.  Lance served in the Banking Industry for over 20 years.  At the time of his death, he was Assistant Vice President and Financial Relationship Manager at First Guaranty Bank. He was also previously employed by Citizens Savings Bank. Lance served as President of the Nellie Byers Training Center for the past 14 years, and was actively involved in several local and civic organizations, including Kiwanis Club, Rotary Club, and Magic City Carnival Association (MCCA).

Lance is survived by his son and best friend, Noah Davis; parents Bruce and Damoris Davis; brothers Blair Davis (Connie) and Derek Davis (Candace); nieces Megan Davis, Lauren Davis, and Hannah Davis; nephews Austin Davis and Gavin Davis.

For those who knew Lance, know his son was his heart, he loved his LSU Tigers, and grilling was his passion.

Visitation will be Thursday, June 18, 2020 from 9:00 am until the funeral service which will begin at 1:00 pm at First Baptist Church, 541 Avenue F, Bogalusa, LA 70427.  Interment immediately following at Hillview Memorial Gardens, Springvalley Road. Arrangements handled by Poole Ritchie Funeral Home, Bogalusa, LA.

Condolences may be shared on the Poole-Ritchie website at: www.pooleritchiefuneralhome.com

Pallbearers include Austin Davis, Jason Verret, Joey Mizell, Blaine Jacob, Russell Kennedy, and Michael Lott.

Honorary Pallbearers include Tillman Stogner, Dean Alexander, Ronnie O’Quinn, and Don Breland.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Nellie Beyers Training Center at 640 Avenue V Bogalusa, LA 70427.