Thomas Kip Davis

Thomas Kip Davis, age 62, of Baxley passed away Sunday, March 8, 2026 at his residence under the care of South Georgia Hospice.

Kip was born on December 14, 1963, in Appling County. He was a self-employed plumber and electrician and a member of Riverside Baptist Church where he served as a deacon, choir leader, and in many other capacities. Kip was a man who was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone who asked or had a need. He served as an EMT for Appling County, Jeff Davis County, and Telfair County and was also employed at Swain Funeral Home. Kip was preceded in death by his parents, Jeanette Copeland Hand, Rabon Hand, and James Thomas Davis, and a brother, Terry Davis.

Survivors include his wife, Rhonda Davis; daughters, Ayla Davis and Nicole (Brian) King; brother, Keith (Robbie) Davis; sister-in-law, Lavay Davis; grandchildren, Haydyn King, Colton King, Trinton Morton, Bella Morton, Trevor Morton and River Davis; several nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at Riverside Baptist Church with Rev. Justin McLellan, Rev. Allen Copeland, and Rev. Rick Brown officiating.

Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

Active pallbearers will be Haydyn King, Colton King, Trinton Morton, Ty Davis, Chad Carver, and Scottie Tanner.

Honorary pallbearers will be Randy & Bonnie Crosby, Ronnie & Diane Mann, Henry & Lynn Crosby, Mr. & Mrs. Roger Ogilvie, Dewey Edwards, Craig Stone, Charles White, and members of the Faith Builders Sunday School Class of Riverside Baptist Church.

Visitation will be Tuesday, March 10, 2026 from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Swain Funeral Home.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Swain Funeral Home.