Johnny Basiel Davis Sr., age 74, of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2024. He proudly served our country in the US Marine Corps during Vietnam. Johnny drove a semi for 30 years prior to his first stroke in July 2003. He was a devoted man of Baptist faith. Johnny was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, uncle and brother to many.
He was preceded in death by his son, Johnny Basiel Davis Jr.; grandson; mother, Mildred Bledsoe; father, Mack Brooks and many brothers and sisters.
Johnny is survived by wife, Tenia Dae Davis; son, Mark Davis (Nancy Bumby); daughter, Amanda Dunn; many grandchildren; great-grandchildren; nieces; nephews and sister, Janie.
Johnny will be laid to rest at East Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery. The family invites friends to sign Johnny's online guestbook and share fond memories and words of condolence at www.mccartyevergreen.com.
