Roscoe Walter Davis

Affectionately known as “Pop”, Roscoe was born on Saturday, September 24, 1932, in Louisville, Kentucky, to the lates' Lawrence and Marie Clarke Davis. He spent the majority of his life in Louisville and where he became known as a dependable “can-do” person. With a strong presence and an unmistakable strength of character, Roscoe left a lasting impression on all who knew him. It’s been said that he had an “intimidating flavor” to his personality. If you know, you know!

As a child, Roscoe attended Ormsby Avenue Baptist church, where he made his profession of faith and was baptized at the age of 15. As an adult, he was actively involved and often could be found at St. Polycarp volunteering. He later attended St. Paul’s Catholic Church.

At a young age he started working at the Louisville and Nashville Railroad, which later became CSX Railroad, dedicating over 40 years of service. He was an electrician by trade, but often served on various committees and special projects at the South Louisville Shops. Roscoe was a trusted leader that top management would call on to lead special projects. He took great pride in his work and used his influence to ensure recognition for his colleagues and the South Louisville Shops.

Roscoe also honorably served his country as a veteran of the United States Army during the Korean War and continued his military service in the 100th Division Army Reserve. Over more than 30 years, he rose to the rank of Sergeant Major, exemplifying leadership, discipline, commitment to service and a deep love for his country and fellow man.

In addition to his professional and military service, Roscoe devoted nearly five decades to the L & N Federal Credit Union, where he faithfully served starting in 1977 on various committees and then on the Board of Directors. He served in various roles including Chairman, Vice Chairman and most recently Secretary/Treasurer. Roscoe was deeply proud of the employees at the L & N Credit Union and all of their accomplishments. He cherished the relationships he built there and loved his credit union family. In his latter years they meant even more than they will ever know.

Roscoe was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Marie Davis; his siblings, Lawrence “Bud”, George, Marie and Virginia; his wife and the mother of his children, Clara Price Davis (deceased in 1998); and his second wife, Mary Ford Davis (deceased in 2019); and two of his children, Tracey Davis Peterson and Walter Craig Davis.

He is survived by his son, Keith James Davis (Diann); his step children, Perri Mousty, John Ford, and Doug Ford; his sister, Lavada Sanders; his grandchildren, Lisa Jones, Marsha Davis, Jason Davis, Brittni Fain, and David Davis; eleven great-grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild, along with many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends who will cherish his memory.

Roscoe loved his family deeply and took great pride in each of them. He especially enjoyed his trips to Florida, being with family & friends, watching and hearing about his grandchildren & great-grandchildren’s activities, the Kentucky Wildcats and he never passed up Wanda’s coconut cream pies!

His life was marked by strength, service, leadership, and unwavering commitment. Truly, his was a life well lived - an adventure of a blessed man who lived and loved well and served faithfully. He will be deeply missed and forever remembered.

“Well done, good and faithful servant”

Flowers and customary expressions of sympathy will be accepted, but memorial contributions can be made in honor of Roscoe to the Wounded Warrior Project.

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Advantage Funeral Home - Hardy Chapel. Roscoe will be laid to rest in a private service at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Central at a later date. Visitation will be held on Friday, March 20, 2026 from 1:00 - 8:00 p.m. and then again on Saturday, March 21, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. until the Funeral Hour also at Advantage Funeral Home - Hardy Chapel.