20 Nov 2016 Couples: Dr. Larry and Carlene Davis
HER Carlene Davis
Native of: Clinton.
Education: Bachelor of science degree from the University of Central Arkansas in Family Consumer Science, K-6th Gifted and Talented.
Job: Retired from teaching after 30 years.
Parents: The late Carl and Ivanette Sigler of Clinton.
Community activities: Beta Sigma Phi sorority (past president of Laureate Alpha Lambda chapter); volunteer for the Fairfield Bay Chamber of Commerce.
Church activities: Fairfield Bay Baptist Church. Sang in choir; taught Vacation Bible School.
Hobbies/special interests: Walking, traveling with my husband, shopping. Also shopping for items for Operation Christmas Child Shoe Boxes.
How would you describe yourself: Love people, especially children. Love to laugh.
Favorite restaurant in the 501: Yesterday’s in Morrilton and Little Red Restaurant in Fairfield Bay.
Most enjoyed weekend activity: Attending Friday night football games with my family. Relaxing at Fairfield Bay and on Greers Ferry Lake.
Favorite quote: “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.”
What do you love about living in the 501: Friendly people and the beautiful scenery.
HIM Dr. Larry Davis
Native of: Shawnee, Okla.
Education: Bachelor of science degree in mathematics from East Central University in Ada, Okla.; master’s and doctorate from Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, Okla.
Job: Chancellor, University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton.
Parents: The late B. E. “Earl” Davis of Shawnee, Okla., and Pauline L. Davis of Macomb, Okla.
Community activities: Member of Rotary Club; board member of the Morrilton Chamber of Commerce, Conway County Economic Development Corporation and St. Vincent Morrilton Hospital (also on finance committee).
Church activities: Member of First Methodist Church, Morrilton.
Hobbies/special interests: Traveling with my wife.
How would you describe yourself: Outgoing, enthusiastic, blessed.
Favorite restaurant in the 501: Any restaurant in Morrilton (we have a lot of great local restaurants) and the Little Red Restaurant in Fairfield Bay.
Most enjoyed weekend activity: Hanging out with my wife (who is my best friend), and taking road trips with her.
Favorite quote: “Whether you think you can or think you can’t — you’re right.” – Henry Ford
What do you love about living in the 501: Everything, especially the beauty of the state in this area and the people. We are blessed to have so many great people in the 501 area who have become close friends and are like family to me and Carlene. It is an incredibly beautiful part of the state from Petit Jean State Park to Fairfield Bay and Greers Ferry Lake. Great people and gorgeous scenery all over.
THEM
Residents of: Morrilton.
How we met: Introduced by common friends — Van Buren County Judge Roger Hooper and his wife, Jeanie. They knew both of us and kept insisting we needed to meet. Our first date was a double date with them.
The proposal: We had only been dating a month when I asked her to marry me. We both already knew we were meant to be together. Nine months later we married.
Wedding bells: June 11, 2016.
Children: Larry has two children — son Ryan Davis in Portland, Ore., and daughter Sara Woods and her husband Jonathan (and granddaughter Anna) who live in Ada, Okla. Carlene has a daughter, Meredith Post and her husband Bryan (and two grandsons Caden Malott and Conner Post) in Greenbrier.
Family activities enjoyed together: Spending time with each other traveling. Spending time with our kids and grandkids. Watching sports — live or on TV. We have a cuddle chair at home in which we watch TV together.
More information: Never say never. We both found a perfect spouse in our 60s — God’s plan for us may surprise us in a wonderful way sometimes.
