George Garland Davis

“The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.”

George Garland Davis, 81, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday evening (August 10, 2016) after an extended illness. Garland was born November 17, 1934 to the late Robert Gaines & Ollie Myrtle Davis in Kingsport, TN.

Garland was a hard worker, who loved spending time outdoors. Garland was a straight and honest man who loved people and seemed to never meet a stranger. Garland loved making people smile.

Garland was a dedicated member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Kingsport for over 20 years. Garland was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend; he will be greatly missed by all.

In addition to his parents, Garland was preceded in death by two sisters, Lou McClain and Stella Sensabaugh; two brothers, Robert and Bill Davis; and life-long friend, Charles Sands.

Garland is survived by his loving wife, Dorothy Gray Davis; two daughters, Kathy Williams & husband Danny and Kristi Davis; two sons, Jeff and Steve Davis; several grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; sister, Peggy Walls; brother, Pedro Davis & wife Janice; “furry friends”, Bug and Harley; several nieces, nephews, and a host of friends.

The family will receive friends on Sunday (August 14, 2016) from 5 to 7 p.m. at East Lawn Funeral Home. Funeral services will immediately follow at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel of East Lawn Funeral Home with Pastor Mildred Osborne officiating.Committal Services will be held Monday morning (August 15, 2016) at 10:00 a.m. in the Garden of the Well at East Lawn Memorial Park. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.

In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorial contributions be sent to The Church of Jesus Christ (3300 Bloomingdale Road Kingsport, TN 37660) or Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (322 Eighth Ave. 7th Floor New York, NY 10001 or visit www.alzfdn.org).

Online condolences may be made to the Davis family at www.eastlawnkingsport.com. East Lawn Funeral Home and Memorial Park has the honor of serving the Davis family.