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1949 James 2025

James H. Davis

January 24, 1949 — May 9, 2025

James H. Davis was born on January 24, 1949 in Hardin County, Tennessee, the son of the late George and Betty Leona Horton Davis.

James worked as a truck driver for Roach's Sawmill. He loved going fishing and picking guitar. He also enjoyed mechanicing and carpentry.

James H. Davis departed this life on May 9, 2025 in Savannah, Tennessee, at the age of 76 years, 3 months, and 15 days.

He is survived by his son, Jamie D. Davis; daughters, Tonya Sue Davis Tru and Michelle Smith; sisters, LouDean Wilkerson, Connie Gray, and Karen Mesenbrink; grandchildren, Isabella Rose Davis, Alexandra Nabors, Dalton Nabors, Shana Smith, Candace Smith, Justin Franks, Brandon Hopper, Amber Ziegler, and Hope Davis; and 11 great grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, James was preceded in death by his daughters, Kim Smith and Charlotte Hairfield; sisters, JoAnn Douthit, Mary Elizabeth Guyton, and Bonnie Gail Goodman; brother, George Wilbur Davis; and grandparents, Lewis Horton, Annie Bell Tanner Horton, Laura Bratton Spencer, and Jefferson Davis.

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Visitation

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

10:00am - 2:00 pm (Central time)

Shackelford Funeral Directors - Savannah

450 Church Street, Savannah, TN 38372

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Funeral Service

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

Starts at 2:00 pm (Central time)

Shackelford Funeral Directors - Savannah

450 Church Street, Savannah, TN 38372

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Wednesday, May 14, 2025

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