William Francis Davault of Vienna

William Francis Davault, 87, of Vienna passed away at 12:40 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025, at Metropolis Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Francis was born April 19, 1938, in Cypress. He attended Belknap School. Francis was an avid outdoorsman and loved to hunt and fish. He mostly enjoyed catfishing at Mermet Lake and was a regular there. Francis had worked as a grain and cattle farmer.

He is survived by one brother, Martin Davault and a host of nieces and nephews.

Francis was preceded in death by his parents, Martin and Eunice Faye Mathis Davault; two brothers, Robert Lee and Jackie Dean Davault; and four sisters, Alice Hastings, Helen Eastwood, Mae Malcolm and Jane Martinez.

A funeral service honoring the life of Mr. William Francis Davault was held at 1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025, at Wilson Funeral Home in Karnak. Interment followed at West Eden Cemetery near Cypress. Rev. Gerell Cain officiated. The family received friends Saturday evening from 5 to 7 p.m.at the funeral home.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Wilson Funeral Home in Karnak.

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