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Brian Jeffrey Davis
1960 - 2007
Brian Jeffrey Davis
1960 - 2007
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BORN
1960
DIED
2007
Brian Davis Obituary
Survived by parents, James Arthur and Dorothy Chesney Davis; beloved children, Katie, Jennifer, Josh and Dyer Davis; mother of his children, Janie Dyer Davis; brothers and their wives, Chris & Priscilla Davis, Greg & Tracy Davis; several nieces and nephews; special aunt, Colleen Lusby and cousin, Janet Chesney.
A Masonic service will be held at 8:00 pm on Sunday followed by a chapel service at Stevens Mortuary Chapel with Rev. Harry Whetsell officiating. Family and friends will meet at 12:45 pm on Monday at Thorn Grove Community Cemetery for a 1:00 pm graveside service and interment. Pallbearers will be Chris Davis, Greg Davis, Alan Davis, John Robertson, Dustin Davis and Tyler Davis.
The family will receive friends from 6 – 8 pm on Sunday at Stevens Mortuary, Oglewood Avenue at North Broadway.
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Lee Jones
March 21, 2007
I just heard today the sad news. I went to Holston High with Brian and he was always everyones friend, and such a genuine person. He left a good legacy.
Tracy Miller-Davis
March 20, 2007
Brian, You will be missed by so many. I'm proud of the man you were. You were dedicated to so many things and were always helping others. You always put others first in your life and were never selfish. You truly loved your family and your children.
I'll especially always remember our phone conversations and all of the things we discussed. I guess we thought we could solve the world's problems in a phone call. We didn't, but we sure thought we could! I'll forever see your smiling face strolling around Alice Bell Pool where you should've been declared "The Mayor" of the pool! I've heard that you also left your legacy at Alice Bell Ballpark too as "Batman"!
May you rest in peace and may your children and family have comfort in knowing that you are safe at home now in Heaven.
Love, Tracy and the boys, Dustin and Tyler
Greg & Tracy Davis
March 20, 2007
Brian, I sure am going to miss you. We sure had some good times growing up! I will never forget you and I'll love you forever. God Bless you and may you rest in peace.
Love, Greg
Gene & Anita Limbaugh
March 8, 2007
To beloved Children -- Katie, Jennifer, Josh & Dyer;
Parents -- Art & Dot; Brothers, Chris, Greg & Families,
We were so sorry to learn of the loss of your father, your son, little brother and friend. He will be missed by many. May God comfort each of you in the days ahead. We send our love and prayers.
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Linda Long
March 8, 2007
Sorry for your loss. We were out of town and just learned of Brian's death.
Don French (Local 102)
Sid Wilson
February 27, 2007
Goin' to miss you Batman.
February 27, 2007
Greg- So sorry to hear about your brother. I have some fond memories of the times we worked together. Our prayers are with you and your family for your loss.
Tony and Kim Ingram
Jeremiah Jones
February 27, 2007
Dear Davis Family, I am deeply sorry for your loss. I will always remember Brian "Batman" Davis as a good hearted and fun guy. He always made me laugh those days at Alice Bell Pool and he never knew anyone that didn't like him.
He sure did love his kids and will be truly missed.
Becky (Wilson) and Jeremiah Jones
February 27, 2007
Mr. & Mrs. Davis, Chris and Greg- I just found out about Brian and am so very sorry. Life can be extremely difficult and hard to understand at times. Brian really and truly enjoyed his kids- we had a lot of fun in the summer at Alice Bell pool. He always started a conversation with a joke and never knew a stranger. His work with the Shriners was very special to him. I know he will be deeply missed and there will be a huge void in his kid's lives that only memories and time will help heal. We will always remember Brian as "Batman" because he use to ride around the neighborhood on his bike with his Batman cape flapping in the wind!
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Heaven now has their very own special "Batman".
scott (tiny) farmer
February 26, 2007
puddin, you were one of a kind buddy. you will be missed greatly. my thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Freddie England
February 26, 2007
May God bless and comfort the family during this time of sorrow. I have known Brian, "Puddin", for many years. I'm sorry but I didn't hear about the tragedy until I got to work this morning. My prayers are with you.
Charles Webb
February 26, 2007
Charles Webb
Lesa Kerbo(Drinnen)
February 26, 2007
I was out of town when I learned that Brian had passed away. Brian would walk in the neighborhood and would stop to chat for a minute or even an hour. The whole family loved seeing Brian walking down the street because we knew that we were all in for a good laugh..he just seemed to make everyone enjoy the moment. I am so sorry for your loss. God Bless
Mickey & Ronnie Presley
February 26, 2007
"Puddin". We will miss your smiling face. Working with you always made the day happier. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Teresa Johnson
February 26, 2007
Greg, So sorry to hear about your brother. May your heart be comforted knowing he is in a better place.
Ronnie and Teresa Johnson
Judy Pressley
February 26, 2007
I am so sorry and sad to hear of the loss of Brian. My thoughts and prayers are with you'll in your time of grief. May you memories bring you comfort.
Judy "Leggs" Pressley
Jeff Justice
February 26, 2007
Mr & Mrs. Davis, Greg & Chris: I am so very sorry to hear that Brian passed away. I just saw Brian recently. We had a nice visit standing in Wal-Mart. I only heard about this today (2/26). I am deeply saddened to hear about your loss. Our prayers are with your family.
Mary & Debbie Justice
February 26, 2007
Art, Dot, Chris, Greg, and family - We just saw the notice in the newspaper about Brian. We are so very sorry we did not learn of his passing before now. You are a very special family to us and were wonderful neighbors for so many years. We know the grief you are experiencing, but have comfort in knowing Brian is with the Lord now. For children of God, we never really say "goodbye", but "I'll see you again." We pray that God will give you peace and give you strength in the coming days. We love all of you and will be in touch soon. In His Holy Name,
Dianna McMahan
February 26, 2007
Sorry for your loss; my prayers and thoughts are with you and his family.
Be there for each other.
eugene ricker
February 26, 2007
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Tammy Valentine
February 26, 2007
So sorry to hear of the loss of your brother. Your family is in my prayers and thoughts.
PAT REEDY
February 26, 2007
Just a word to the family and friends of my old buddy "Puddin`".I have had the pleasure of knowing and working with him for many a year and I will miss him greatly. He was always the one who would try to brighten your day a little bit every time you saw him.
My condolences to the family and friends. Pat Reedy
Ellen Ratcliff
February 26, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Lonnie, Kathy (Sharp) & Kim Mayes
February 26, 2007
We are so sorry to hear about Brian.
Our thoughts & prayers are with your family.
Sammy & Leia LOVEDAY
February 26, 2007
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Mike Cummings Burlington Lodge 763
February 26, 2007
Brian, You showed what a mason should be. You had fun in your craft, as well as being one of the most dedicated Brothers in the surrounding areas. It is my honor that you were involved in all of my degrees, and it saddens me deeply that you are gone. I pray that other masons coming up can be half the man/mason you were. May God Bless your family in there trmendous loss.
JERRY DANIEL
February 26, 2007
Sorry to hear about your brother Greg my deepest sympathay to you and your family.
Michael Burkhart
February 26, 2007
I just caught Brian's notice and was sorry to hear of his passing. It has been at least 35 years since I have seen Chris, Greg, or Brian. My deepest sympathies to Chris, Greg, Brian's parents and children.
Barbara Lyke Dyer
February 26, 2007
I can't believe he is really gone! I just saw an old friend at the store about 2 weeks ago and we were talking about him then. He was a really good person. A really big jokester. A really funny guy. He made us laugh at our first high school class reunion. I went to school with his wife, too. He was a good person. He'll be missed.
Franklin Brown
February 25, 2007
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
The Staff of Stevens Mortuary
February 26, 2007
Offering our deepest condolences during this time.
JEFFREY FAWVER
February 25, 2007
I LOVE YOU MY OLD FRIEND,
GOD BLESS YOU PAL.
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