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Howard Lee Davis
February 02, 1943 - July 17, 2010
Birthplace: Sevier County
Resided In: Seymour Tennessee
Visitation: July 19, 2010
Service: July 19, 2010
Cemetery: Knob Creek Cemetery
Howard Lee Davis, age 67, of Seymour, passed away suddenly Saturday, July 17, 2010 while at work. Howard was born in Sevier County on February 3, 1943. Howard was retired from Saw Core, Inc. and was keeping busy during his retirement by working at Sevier Pawn and Loan where he will be remembered for his smiling face and readiness to talk. Howard loved camping and fishing. He also enjoyed building and fixing things and was always willing to help others, whether it be his family, friends, or at his church.
Howard was a long time member of Knob Creek Baptist Church in Seymour where he operated the sound system and served as a trustee. He was also a member of Sevier Masonic Lodge #334.
Howard was preceded in death by his father, Frank H. Davis and his grandparents, “Short” John and Rachel “Lizzie” Davis and Nelson and Senia Cutshaw.
He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Barbara Graves Davis, his son and daughter-in-law, Andrew and Lori Davis, mother, Della Davis, granddaughter, Kiersten Davis, sister and brother-in-law, Janice and Conley Wardell, all of Seymour, mother-in-law, Juanita B. Graves of Knoxville, as well as several nieces, cousins, and uncles.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Gideons International, P.O. Box 429, Seymour, TN 37865
The family will receive friends from 4-7 PM Monday with a service to follow at 7 PM in Atchley’s Seymour Chapel with Rev. W.A. Galyon and Rev. Terry Parton officiating. Family and friends will meet 11 AM Tuesday in Knob Creek Cemetery for graveside service and interment. Pallbearers, Jimmy Bridges, Hunter Bridges, Sam Davis, Jerry Houser, Gary Cutshaw, Robbie King, and Lynn Sparks. Honorary Pallbearers, Andy Kirby, Gerry Kobelia, and Conley Wardell. Atchley Funeral Home, Seymour, 122 Peacock Court, Seymour, Tennessee, 37865 (865)577-2807 (www.atchleyfuneralhome.com)
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