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Thomas Davis Obituary

Thomas "Randy" Davis an ancestor of the Founders of Destin passed peacefully at home on Monday, August 27,2018 amongst his loving family. He is survived by his wife of 37 years Susan Davis and son Kyle (Heather) Davis , Tommy Davis, Tammy (Chad) Greenwood of Vermont. He is survived by his sister Kelly Morgan, his Aunt Muriel Destin and many cousins and nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Thomas B Davis and Delores Destin, brother Kenny Davis. Randy started fishing at a young age with his Uncle "Buck" Destin on the net boats . He spent 50 years yachting, tournament fishing and Commercial Fishing in the Gulf of Mexico, The North Atlantic, Pacific, Caribbean, Bahamas and West Indies Island.
He owned numerous commercial fishing vessels and ran many more. He was grateful for friends and family and an inspiration to many younger and older peers. Randy received a photo album recently with this message "I feel so blessed God let me have time with you. They were some of the best times of my life. Thank you for always being there for me and being such an important part of my life and many others. You will always be my Hero, " Captain Clippie." Upon his passing his nephew Justin Destin wrote "The sea is calm, the Tuna are chewing and the lines are straight." Arrangements are entrusted to Davis Watkins funeral home. It was requested by Randy that a private service take place at another time to spread his ashes in the Gulf. Memorials may be made to The Destin Fishing Museum or Emerald Coast Hospice.

Published by Northwest Florida Daily News on Aug. 28, 2018.
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Our hearts ache with and for you all. May God smile and give you peace. Rest Cousin.
Richard (Butch) and Jeanette Helms

September 10, 2018

Thoughts and prayers for you

Dennis Johnson and Mary

September 7, 2018

Dear Susie,
Our thoughts and prayers are with You, Kyle and Family. May you find peace and comfort in the days to follow. Much Love.

Shawn, Irene and Royce Dahnke

September 4, 2018

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.

Devon

September 1, 2018

We loaned our son Jason to Randy for a summer something he will never forget Jason loved that experience with his Uncle and Capt. Randy. He took his boys back to Florida many times. We will miss our Randy and he can be at peace that we will take care of our Susie and Kyle rest in peace Uncle Randy. We love you - and you will be missed.

Jackie and Christy Miller

August 31, 2018

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time.

Billy & Jeannie Harris

August 31, 2018

Please accept our deepest condolences. We are here if you need anything. Kyle is so proud of his Father. He will always be remembered.

Jeff &Cynthia Thomas

August 31, 2018

Kyle, condolences to you, your mom, and family. Sorry for your loss.

August 31, 2018

Prays and thoughts to all! Randy touched many lives fly with the Angels! Love Connie Weldon

August 31, 2018

Please accept my deepest and heartfelt condolences at this time. May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted" and "comforts all who mourn" sustain your family during this difficult time. Isaiah 61:1, 2

August 31, 2018

We were so very sorry to hear of Randy's passing. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers

Brooks Cyndi Conley

August 30, 2018

Alan and I are keeping you in our prayers. I know that Randy will be sorely missed by so many. Bobbie Chicola Carey

August 30, 2018

Susie,
My thoughts & prayers are with you & your family.

August 30, 2018

We send our condolences to the family. May you draw comfort from those close to you. (Proverbs 17:17)

JB

August 30, 2018

Patti Hails

August 29, 2018

I am so saddened to hear this. RIP Randy. You were always a good friend to Johnny and me. Love and peace to your family.

Patti Hails

August 29, 2018

Dear Susie - I did not know Randy, but heard a lot about him. I just want you to know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you go through this difficult time.

Love you-
Jackie Fleming

August 29, 2018

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