Blinn Davis Sheffield, Jr., known as Davis to all his family and friends, went to be with his Lord and Savior on November 3, 2026, at the age of 85. He was born on February 16, 1941, and grew up in Grove Hill, AL, where he was valedictorian of the class of 1959 at Clarke County High School. He went on to earn a Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from Georgia Tech and an MBA from Louisiana State University.
His work as a chemical engineer took him to West Virginia, Mississippi, Alabama, and Louisiana, where he met the love of his life. He married Anna Naquin on August 15, 1971, in Franklin, LA and they moved to Baton Rouge where he got his master’s degree. His career with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation spanned 28 years and took his family to Alexandria, LA, Memphis, TN, and Dallas, TX, where he retired in 2001 after winning several awards for his work.
Davis was known for his faith in Christ and his approach to life that embodied thankfulness and gratitude. He was a faithful member of Town North Presbyterian Church in Richardson, TX, for 39 years and transferred his membership to Faith Presbyterian Church in Paris, TX, when he moved in 2025.
As a father, he prioritized spending time with his children. With his son, he attended sporting events and traveled to places such as California, Canada, and the Czech Republic after his retirement. Special memories with his daughter included regularly attending cat shows and symphony concerts as well as joining her family on vacations. His favorite destinations with the Kueblers were the Gulf coast, the Smoky Mountains, and Michigan.
As a grandfather, Davis was incredibly supportive of his two grandchildren. He loved attending their sporting events throughout their school years and traveling with them too. When both grandchildren were in college, he kept in touch with them and was so proud of their accomplishments. As a member of the Sons of the American Revolution, he also enjoyed attending meetings with his grandson after moving to Paris.
Davis is preceded in death by his wife Anna, his parents, Blinn and Elizabeth Sheffield, and his brother, Roy Clay Sheffield. He is survived by his son, Blinn Davis Sheffield III of Greenwood, MS, his daughter Ann Kuebler and husband Kevin of Paris, TX, grandchildren William Kuebler of Paris, TX, and Caroline Kuebler of Lubbock, TX, and his sister, Betty Walker, of Conroe, TX.
“Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Texas State Library Talking Book Program. The free audio books provided to the visually impaired through this program were valuable to Davis as his macular degeneration progressed. Checks should be made out to the Texas State Library with “Talking Book Program” written on the memo line. Mail donations to Talking Book Program, P.O. Box 12516, Austin, TX 78711-2516.
Memorial services will be held in both Paris and Dallas. Sunday, November 15, at 3:00 pm at Faith Presbyterian Church, 270 NE 20th Street, Paris, TX 75460; Saturday, December 12, at 10:00 am at Restland Funeral Home & Memorial Park, 13005 Greenville Avenue, Dallas, TX 75243
Online condolences may be sent to the Sheffield family by visiting www.fry-gibbs.com
