Lewis H. Davis Jr

Mr. Lewis H. Davis, Jr. went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on March 2, 2007 with his beloved wife of sixty-four years by his side.

Mr. Davis was born on January 24, 1921 in Chicago, Illinois, to Emily Ruth and Lewis Howell Davis Sr. While pursuing a chemical engineering degree at Texas A&M University, he was called for duty with the United States Air Force after the beginning of WWII. Among his many accomplishments as a Major, Lewis H. Davis flew B-24s in Europe. Major Davis also served in the Korean War where he flew rescue missions in C-54s. He was later assigned to Rhine Main in Frankfurt, Germany, where he flew C-130s. He was awarded many medals for his bravery and service. His final assignment brought him and his family to Sewart Air Force Base in Smyrna, TN. He retired from active duty on February 28, 1963.

After relocating his family to Murfreesboro, TN, Mr. Davis attended Middle Tennessee State University where he received a Bachelor?s of Science and a Master?s Degree in Mathematics and Education. Between 1965 and 1984, he taught high school Mathematics and Science at Hume Fogg High School and Antioch High School in Nashville, TN.

Lewis H. Davis was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather and he will be remembered always. Those who remain behind are: his wife, Billie Frances Davis; his daughter, Janice L. Yeager; his son-in law, James M. Yeager; and his grandchildren Jennifer M. Hubble and her husband Ben C. Hubble, J. Matthew Yeager, and Jacob M. Yeager.

A military service will be held in Columbia, TN on Monday, March 5, 2007. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Oakes and Nichols Funeral Home. Funeral and graveside services will begin at 11 a.m. Reverend Billy Kimbrough will officiate the services.

Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Homes, Kingsport, has provided local assistance to the family of Lewis H. Davis, Jr.