Thomas Walter Davis

Thomas Walter Davis, age 82, was called to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 25, 2026.

A resident of Abingdon, VA, since 1973, Tom was born in Richmond, VA, to the late William Doré Davis and Ruth Elizabeth Yount Davis. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his daughter, Brianna G. Davis; maternal grandparents, Thomas D. Yount and Lois Edna Fielding Yount.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Patricia Harrison Davis. He is also survived by a son, Warren Y. Davis (Amanda), and grandchildren, Onalee Graham, Willow Emmalee, Anabelle Grace, Adelaide Pearl, and Asher Wylie Davis, all of Knoxville, Tenn. Additionally, his brothers, Edwin R. (Jennifer) Davis and William D. Nixon (Linda), and their families survive Tom.

Following high school graduation, Tom earned an Associate Degree of Drafting from the local Staunton, VA, Community College. He spent four years in the U.S. Navy; he served on the USS Conyngham, a patrolling ship, during the Cuba Crisis in 1962. Tom worked in automotive sales for more than thirty years at Washington Motor Company, Bristol Lincoln Mercury, and Pioneer Chevrolet, retiring in 2010. Tom enjoyed membership at Pleasant View Church where he participated in Chancel Choir, handbells, Pleasant Harmony Men’s Music Group, Food Pantry, and teaching Sunday School. He will be remembered for ringing the church’s bell every Sunday for worship services. In the mid 1970’s, he was recognized for his business work study program for John Battle High School students. He served on Highlands Shelter Home Board and participated in Rotary Club. He worked many years as an election poll worker. His life will be remembered as one of kindness and joy.

It was Tom's desire to have a private passage into eternal life. A formal service is not planned at this time. If you wish to honor Tom and his lifetime of kindness, please consider a donation to Pleasant View Methodist Church, 18416 Lee Hwy., Abingdon, VA 24210. If you wish to express condolences, please consider cards to Warren Davis, 5009 Kesterwood Drive, Knoxville, TN 37918-2595.