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FRANKLIN DAVIS Obituary

DAVIS, FRANKLIN LOUIS - age 64 of MD, entered eternal life on Saturday, April 12, 2014. He was the son of late James and Emma Carter Davis. He is survived by devoted wife of 15 years, Verenda Tate Davis; daughters, Aulisa Davis, MD, Delinda Jones; step son and wife, Charles R. Wade & Irene; step daughters, Terri LeBlanc and Kristin Moseley, OH; sisters, Rose Hamlin, MD, Brenda Taylor and JoAnn (Linwood) Smith, both of Knoxville; two grandsons; special friends, Bruce Taylor, Dennis Troutman, Lynn Netherland of Knoxville, Larry Frazier, Darren Hutchison, Morgan Baker, Bill Kelley all of Maryland, Family will receive friends Wednesday 11:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. with funeral services to follow, Rev. Dr. Samuel Hayward, III officiating. Interment Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery (John Sevier Hwy.) Jarnigan & Son Mortuary in charge of arrangements.

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Published by Knoxville News Sentinel from Apr. 14 to Apr. 21, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
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Ethel Louise Carter Jones

April 8, 2025

Franklin one of my favorite cousins. You will never be forgotten. You are truly missed. May you rest in peace.

Ethel Louise Jones

April 8, 2024

Franklin will never be forgotten. Family misses you. Rest in peace. Louise Jones

Ethel Louise Jones

April 8, 2023

Franklin is surely missed. May he rest in peace.
Louise Jones, Chattanooga, TN

John Kellogg

April 28, 2014

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Debra Agnew and Family

April 23, 2014

Words can not express the depth of our sadness at the passing of Franklin. Please know that our prayers are continuous for the family.

April 23, 2014

Delinda & Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. God comforts us through others. Lean on your friends & family in times of need.
Letting you know that we care about your hurting heart and share in your sorrow. With Caring & Sympathy
~Martina & Family~

April 23, 2014

JoAnn and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. We pray God will keep you strong through this time of bereavement.

--- Andrew and Denise Jackson

Anna Dirl

April 23, 2014

Verenda and Family,
I am sorry for your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you today. May God sustain and keep you in the days to come.

Rodney & Mable Wilson

April 22, 2014

Rende & Family...Praying that God will be a Comforter for you at this time of loss and will give you Peace & Healing in the days to come...God Bless You!

Josette Dobbins

April 22, 2014

Delinda (Nikki),

I am so sorry to hear of your father's passing. My Prayers go out to you and the entire family.

Yvonne McGrew-Andrews

April 22, 2014

To the entire Davis family. May the LORD give you strength and may you feel his love during this grievous time. I will be praying for you all and you have my deepest sympathy.

CHARLIE FRALEY

April 21, 2014

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Blenda McCrary

April 21, 2014

Verenda, you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Constance Johnson-Powell

April 21, 2014

Dear Verenda, my sincerest sympathy in the passing of your husband. Praying that your knowledge of the love and concern of family and friends will be a comfort to you during this difficult time and that your faith in God will sustain you.

April 21, 2014

Verenda and Family
We are so sorry for the passing of your loved one. You are in our prayers.

Linda & Garfield
Corryton, TN

Mattie Townes- Butler

April 21, 2014

So sorry to hear of your loss . Praying for you and your family.

Thelma Baxter

April 21, 2014

Rose, Brenda and JoAnn sorry to hear the passing of your brother. May God comfort and keep you all during this time. Praying for the family.

Raynelle Shepard

April 19, 2014

My prayers are with the family, in this time of grief. I'm sorry to hear the news, and I am especially sorry to hear that he didn't leave anything to his wife. Continued prayers to his daughter and sisters.

Jeannie and Eugene Parks

April 18, 2014

Verenda and family: Praying that God gives you comfort in your time of sorrow
May the love of God protect you with his Grace and Mercy

William & Mary Carter

April 15, 2014

Veranda,
Remembering Franklin at our last Tate Family reunion, will be a joyous and lasting memory for us.
Our thoughts and prays will be with you and the family.

Cousins, William & Mary(DeeDee)Carter
Gerald & Patricia Carter

Sam McKenzie, Jr.

April 14, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Ethel Louise Jones

April 14, 2014

There are no words that can express my feelings. I became a widow in the same manner, "all of a sudden" that is as hard or harder than waiting. The one thing I do know God will bring you through it my prayers are with you and for you.
Love, Louise Jones

Luretta Carter Johnson

April 14, 2014

Verenda,
I am so sorry to hear of Franklin's passing. He was a good friend. I know what you must be going through but God will help us get through this time of grief and pain. God Bless you.

United Class '67

April 14, 2014

Dear Verenda and Family, we are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of our classmate Franklin. Please accept our heartfelt sympathies. You are in our thoughts and prayers; and we pray that the peace of our Lord will be with you and bless you as only He can and may your beautiful memories be a comfort to all of you.

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