Roger Davis Obituary
Roger Lee Davis, born on January 1, 1952, in Northbend, Oregon to Jack Eward Davis and Pansy Blossom (Demarest)Davis, and died in his home on January 1, 2026. Growing up in Northbend, he was an Eagle Scout and rising tennis star. After high school, Roger went on to attend Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, Oklahoma on a full ride tennis scholarsip graduating with a Bachelors Degree in Education. Roger then moved to Athens, Tennessee to start a successful landscaping business. There he got married and had two sons. Roger is preceded in death by his wife Laurie Davis and sons, Gabriel and Noah. Bruce E. Davis (Northbend, Oregon) and Ralph J. Davis (Elmira, Oregon) are his only living siblings.
Roger had a huge heart for God and witnessed to others whenever he could. He was a hard working man never knowing the words 'Stop' or 'Rest'. Whatever Roger did he did with his whole being. He wll be greatly missed by family and friends.
Those wishing to leave condolences for the family may do so at https://www.laycock-hobbs.com/Roger-Davis
Laycock-Hobbs Funeral Home, Athens TN in charge of arrangments.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
521 N. Jackson Street, Athens, TN 37303
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