Paul Davis Obituary
A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date. Obituary will be updated when date and time are scheduled.
Mr. Paul was born on September 3, 1950, in Ashland City, to the late Andrew & Irene Bryant Davis. He was a retired teacher who taught science at Cheatham County Central High School for many years. He was also the Director at the Tennessee Department of Labor Lab and an educator at Corrections Corporation of America. He was raised and served at Simpkins Chapel United Methodist Church and was a longtime preacher and pastor for Beech Grove Church.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Sonny Davis; and sister, Brenda June Davis.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Debra Davis; daughters, Melissa Davis-Schafer (Josh) and Jennifer Pike (Paul); brothers, David Davis and Steve Davis; sister, Patricia Adcock (Andy); grandchildren, Carly, Joey, Stephen, and Cooper Pike; daughter by heart, Amy Pereira; several loving nieces & nephews; and his beloved cats, Oliver & Gracie.
If so desired, memorial contributions may be made in Mr. Paul's memory to: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105-9959 or the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) by calling (800) 628-0028.
AUSTIN & BELL FUNERAL HOME in Pleasant View is in charge of these arrangements. 6316 Highway 41A, Pleasant View, Tennessee 37146 (615) 746-4433 www.austinandbell.com
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