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1955
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2018
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Ricky Davis Obituary
Visitation with the family will be held Thursday from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM service time at the funeral home.
Mr. Davis was the former president of a communications company named E21 in Nashville. He was a great football player, winning All-State awards and Memphis Metro Player of the Year in high school. He received a football scholarship to the University of Tennessee Knoxville, where he played from 1973-1977.
Surviving Family:
Brother - Ray Davis and wife Carol of Milan
Nieces and Nephews - Michael Davis, Brad Davis, Crystal Allman, Cory Thorpe, and Scott Thorpe
He is preceded in death by his parents, Earl V. and Virginia Shanklin Davis, and a sister, Bettie (Danny) Thorpe.
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Ed Weeks
September 14, 2019
Sitting here watching UT play, thought about Ricky. Remember playing football with him. Good memories, sorry to see that he passed away.
Ronnie and Lamyrle Jones
November 27, 2018
Condolences to family
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