William Lee Davis

1966 - 2024

William Lee (Billy) Davis, 58, died August 23, 2024 at his home in Memphis, TN. The son of Wanda Kelley Davis, he was born March 31, 1966, in Memphis, TN. Billy graduated from Memphis Catholic High (1984). He began his college career at University of Tennessee at Martin, where he was an Alpha Tau Omega. He completed his B.S. in Marketing and his M.S. in Education at the University of Memphis. After college, he taught briefly as a History teacher, but soon after he chose to pursue many areas of the sales field throughout the South. However, he ultimately followed his dream of owning his own business, where he moved home to Memphis to do so. Owner/Operator of Midsouth Line-X and Truck Gear in Memphis, TN and Olive Branch, MS, he truly loved building his business and working with his customers. While in Memphis, Billy, Candace, and their kids worked with the Sisters of Charity (along with other organizations through the church) for many years serving homeless women and children. He was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church, but also attended Holy Rosary Church.

He is survived by his wife, Candace Johnson Davis of Memphis, TN and Columbus, MS, his 2 sons, Tristan Mason Davis (Hannah), 28, and Dean Kelley Davis, 14, and his only daughter Aidan Elaine Davis, 18, his mother, Wanda Kelley Davis of Memphis, TN, his sisters, Terry Davis Acosta (John), Kimberly Hart McClure, both of Memphis, TN, and Debbie Davis Moore (Chris), of Jackson, TN. Billy had 1 grandson, Daxton (2), whom he loved and adored immensely, along with numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews.

Billy had a large and beautiful personality with an even larger love for his family and friends. His favorite pastime was being with his family, immediate and extended. He loved to travel with his family especially to venture the outdoors whether it was snow skiing, rafting, hiking, fishing or kayaking. Billy was also an avid reader, as he always had a book with him or was listening to an audiobook. Billy had a huge love of learning and was always searching for knowledge and understanding.

Visitation will be at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Memphis, TN on Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at 10:00 am, with a Memorial Service following at 11 am.

Memorials can be made to Holy Rosary Catholic Church at 4851 Park Avenue, Memphis, TN 38117.