William Edward "Eddie" Davis

William Edward "Eddie" Davis, 76, of Dyersburg, Tennessee, died on Friday, April 10, 2026, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee.

Born Friday, September 2, 1949, in Dyersburg, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Wilson W. Davis and the late Margaret Deaton Richardson Davis. He was the husband of Barbara Allen Davis.

Eddie was a devoted truck driver for many years, retiring after a long and dedicated career driving for Ermco and Arkansas Electric. He took great pride in his work and the many miles he traveled, always providing for those he loved.

A proud veteran, Eddie served his country honorably in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. His service reflected his strength, courage, and commitment—qualities that defined his life.

Eddie found his greatest joy in the simple moments spent with family. He loved fishing trips on the Mississippi River and Reelfoot Lake, where laughter and stories were just as important as the catch. When he wasn’t on the water, he could often be found in his shop, happily tinkering, rebuilding, or painting old cars he had brought back to life with his own hands.

He also enjoyed a good Western movie, especially those starring John Wayne or Clint Eastwood—heroes whose grit and character he admired.

Above all, Eddie was a man of strong and unwavering faith. As a dedicated member of Three Oaks Baptist Church, he lived his beliefs daily and was known for his quiet strength and steady devotion to God.

Funeral services for Mr. Davis will be held at 1:30 PM on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Officiating this service will be Bro. Tyler Childress., Interment will follow in Dyer County Memorial Gardens. Visitation for Mr. Davis will be held on Tuesday from 11:00 AM until 1:30 PM at Johnson-Williams Funeral Home.

He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife of fifty-two years, Barbara Allen Davis of Dyersburg, Tennessee; one son, Landon Davis of Dyersburg, Tennessee: three daughters Dawn Alexander of Dyersburg, Tennessee, Amanda Davis of Dyersburg, Tennessee and Kristie Davis Tennessee Ridge, Tennessee; daughter-by-choice, Kerra Hurst of Dyersburg, Tennessee; one  brother, Wilson Davis, Sr. of McKenzie, Tennessee and he was "PaPaw " to his six grandchildren, Lindsay Alexander, Alyson Whitworth, Morgan Wall, Madison Faulkner, Layla Davis and B. J. Solorsano and eight great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one son, William Edward "Will" Davis, II.

Honoring Mr. Davis as pallbearers will be James Treece, Joe Cowell, Landon Davis, B. J. Solorsano, Corey Jeffries and Tim Long. Honorary pallbearers will be Kerra Hurst and Madison Faulkner.

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