Clifford Eugene Davis, age 89, of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away at home on Saturday, July 13, 2024. He was a member of Christ United Methodist Church. Mr. Davis served in the US Navy before becoming a diesel mechanic. He retired from Knox City and Knox County schools as a vocational administrator.
Preceded in death by father, Bruce Davis; mother, Ellena Davis; and sister Myra Faye Byrd. He is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Louise Boatright Davis; sons, Jeff (Vickie) Davis and Marvin (Rhonda) Davis; 8 grandchildren, Steven (Danielle) Davis, Chad (Chelsea), Kevin (Laura) Davis, Meigan (Haden) Scott, Michael (Krystal) Thomas, John (Adria) Thomas, Jade Thomas and Tori Thomas; 11 great-grandchildren, Braden Davis, Caroline Davis, Palmer Davis, Elliot Davis, Graham Davis, Grayson Scott, Ella Scott, Peyton Thomas, Charlotte Thomas, Noelle Thomas and Michael Thomas Jr; and special friend Jeff McCurry.
The family will receive friends Wednesday, July 17, 2024 from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm at Berry Lynnhurst Funeral Home (2300 W. Adair Dr, Knoxville, TN 37918) with funeral service following at 7:00 pm, Rev. Bruce Marston, officatating. Family and friends will meet at Highland Cemetery in Rogersville, TN (899 East Main Street Rogersville TN 37857) Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 12:00 pm for the Interment.
Memorial donations may be made to the Youth Group at Christ United Methodist Church (7535 Maynardville Pike, Knoxville, TN 37938). Condolences and fond memories may be shared with the Davis family at www.berrylynnhurst.com