Ellis Davis Obituary
Ellis Don Davis age 75 of Maryville passed away Sunday, December 21, 2025. He enjoyed fishing, NASCAR, and firearms. Ellis loved his family dearly. He was a long time member of Madison Avenue Baptist Church. Preceded in death by: parents, Don & Eva Lee Davis; brother, Roy Davis, sister, Linda Gay Stubblefield. Survivors include: wife, Brenda Davis; sons & daughters-in-law, Rick Wilson, Trever Davis & Janet Giffin, and Chad & Kim Davis; grandchildren, Jordan Reisig, Alex Wilson, Jayden Davis, and Payton Davis; great-grandchildren, Harper & Hylie Reisig. Condolences may be shared at Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000, www.SmithFuneralandCremation.com.
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1402 Tuckaleechee Pike, Maryville, TN 37803
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