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Tom Davis

October 11, 1934 — May 21, 2016

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Mr. Tom G. Davis, Jr., age 81, of Shelbyville, TN, died Saturday, May 21, 2016 in Shelbyville, TN.  Tom was born into this life on October 11, 1934 to Tom G. Davis, Sr. and Frances Gentry Davis.  Mr. Davis was a supervisor for many years with Samsonite in Murfreesboro, TN, owner of the Stockyard Café and Steak and Tater Restaurant in the 1970’s.  He worked many jobs, as an owner of a pallet factory, loved his woodworking and loved working with his sister, brother in law, nephew, and niece in Eagleville for Mid Tenn. Express.  He was a member of Edgemont Baptist Church in Shelbyville, TN.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Marie Freeman and Jean Waters.

Mr. Davis is survived by his wife of 55 years, Janie Ann Garrett Davis; daughter, Arleta (Leta) Caneal Frame and son in law, Jeff Frame of Shelbyville, TN; stepdaughter, Taniese of Nashville, TN; brother, Sam (Judy) Davis of Unionville, TN; and 1 grandson, Levi and 1 step grandson, Daniel; nephews, Chad Davis, Tyson Freeman, and Tommy Waters; nieces, Klaine Freeman, Cole Freeman, Patricia Waters.

Visitation with the family will be from 4 PM until 8 PM on Monday, May 23, 2016 at Lawrence Funeral Home.  Chapel services will be conducted on Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at 1 PM from the Chapel of Lawrence Funeral Home with Bro. Jimmy Gray officiating.  Interment will follow at Whitworth Cemetery in the Link Community.


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