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Jackie Lee Davis
1938 - 2017
Jackie Lee Davis
1938 - 2017
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BORN
1938
DIED
2017
Jackie Davis Obituary
Bartlett, TN
On Thursday, December 28th, 2017, Jackie Lee Davis, husband, father, grandfather, brother, passed away at the age of 79 years just one day after we celebrated his birthday. Jack will be remembered by his wife Karen, his daughter Beth and her husband Jon, his mother in-law Dillon and his grandchildren, Abigail, Lola and Max. Jack will also be remembered by so many of his golfing buddies and good friends.
Jack served in the United States Navy as an Aviation Machinist's Mate for 20 years, retiring in 1982 as Senior Chief Petty Officer. Not one to actually retire at such a young age, Jack went into the shoe business and married Karen. Finally retiring for good in 2001, Jack honed his skills on the golf course and was the best husband, father and grandfather anyone could ever ask for.
A celebration of Jack's life will be held on Tuesday, January 9th, from 6pm to 8pm at Memphis Funeral Home, 5599 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN 38119.
Memorial donation in memory of Jack may be made to the American Cancer Society. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.memphisfuneralhome.net
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Darrell James
January 7, 2018
Jack Davis was truly a great man. I am just overwhelmed with the wealth of memories that I am blessed to be left with from our friendship of 29 years. Jack gave me nothing less than true friendship. He accepted me as I was, and I never had to try to become someone else because he never judged me. Karen I am praying that God brings you some peace during this trying time. I know Jack was a great husband, awesome father and grandfather.
I just want to offer my condolences to his wife and children. I miss you everyday, and I will never forget you. I love you, my friend Jack Davis.
Buck Doyle
January 7, 2018
Fair winds and following seas.
Marc Bond
January 4, 2018
Our prayers go out to the Davis family. He will be missed.
Debbie Clark
January 4, 2018
I have enjoyed knowing Jackie for over 20 years at DPPOS. He will be truly missed by all.
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Joe Robertson
January 3, 2018
Jack will be missed on the Golf course & at the St Jude Classic! The Player Water Team & I will miss him! Fairways & Greens My Friend!
Don & Sharon Murphy
January 2, 2018
What sad news, to lose a friend and classmate like Jack. We are so sorry for your loss.
Beth Rindin
January 2, 2018
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Ron Rook
January 2, 2018
We will certainly remember the times on the golf course at glen eagle. He loved to play golf and took it very serious. He was a good man and I really enjoyed our short time playing golf with him.
Patricia Krbec
January 1, 2018
Karen, Beth and family,
Our deepest sympathy on your loss of such a special husband, father and grandfather.
May you have many fond memories of Jack to cherish and provide you some comfort.
Our thoughts and prayers are sent your way.
Love,
Mike & Pat Krbec
Richard Plant
December 31, 2017
Karen our prayers are with you
Sherry Brown Larkam
December 30, 2017
I am so very sorry to hear of Jack's passing. We had so much fun growing up playing ball every summer day we could at our house as Ed mentioned in his note. We all also had lots of fun riding the bus to basketball games. So enjoyed seeing Jack at our reunions. We had a good visit this last reunion in September. He will be surely missed. Deepest Sympathy to the family.
Bob Walker
December 29, 2017
I considered Jack as one of those closest of friends that you only make a few of in a life time. Although after high school we did not see each other often but always know that our friendship was always there.
Memories of Jack while in high school I will always have. In basketball and baseball you knew Jack was giving his 100%. He will be missed.
Ed Dray
December 29, 2017
When we were young, playing baseball in the open yard beside the home of Sherry Brown, Jack was a good hitter and one of the balls he hit frequently broke a window on the Browns home. Jack was proud of his time in the US Navy and I recall the time he gave me a tour of the base and of one of the P-3 Patrol aircraft. He loved to play golf after he retired and we all looked forward to seeing Jack when he returned for a class reunion. He will be missed.
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