Thomas Frederick Davis IV

Thomas Frederick Davis, IV died March 4, 2024, surrounded by his family, at Manzanita Nursing Home in Sacramento, CA, following a lengthy illness. He was born December 24, 1953, in Clarksdale, MS, to the late Thomas Frederick Davis, III and Vernon Patty Fitzsimons Davis. He was the second of their five children and was known affectionately as "Bubba" to his family. He was "Tom" to the rest of the world. As a youth, Tom attended St George's Episcopal Church in Clarksdale. He graduated from Clarksdale High School in 1971, and moved to Meridian, MS, shortly thereafter. He loved music and played guitar with several bands in Meridian and later in the Santa Cruz and San Jose areas of California, where he lived for over 40 years. He also enjoyed collecting Wizard of Oz memorabilia. He had worked at Prax Air (now Linde Gas) for several years before his health forced him to retire. Tom was preceded in death by his father, Thomas F. Davis, III. His survivors include his mother, Vernon Patty F. Davis of Columbus, MS; and his wife, Nancy Davis, and their children, Trey Davis and Allyson Davis, all of Sacramento, CA. He is also survived by his first wife, Christy Davis of Pocatello, ID, their son, John Davis (Kelly) and grandson, Chase, of Tillamook, OR, and their daughter, Jennifer Davis Rebiskie (Ryan) and grandchildren, Wilson, Carson, and Andrea of San Ramon, CA. His survivors also include his sisters, Mary Davis Brown (Danny) of Columbus, MS; Patty Davis Lyons (Tim) of Inlet Beach, FL; Georgia Davis Edington (Denny) of Merigold, MS; and his brother, Bruce Davis (Elaine) of Soquel, CA. A memorial service will be held at a later date.