Charles E Davis, Jr age 79, passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at home. Charles was born June 30, 1942 in Knoxville, TN.
Charles worked as a material handler at Y-12 Consolidated Nuclear Security Plant for 30 years. Charles loved his quiet time, car racing, working on his cars, bowling, jazz, old school music, and gospel music.
Charles was baptized at New Hope Baptist Church.
Charles met his wife Joyce in the fall of 1966 and reunited with her in the summer of 2011.
Preceded in death by his parents, Charles Sr and Ocey Davis; brother, James E. Davis; half-sister, Bernice Cartwright; sister-in-law, Carolyn A Davis.
He is survived by his devoted wife, Joyce A Davis; son, Marvin Lee; daughter, Nityhya Brown; step-daughter, Sherry Kindrell; brother, Willie L. Davis; granddaughter, Tykeyah Griffin;step-grandson, Marshall Woodfin; sister-in-law, Sherwood Davis and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends.
Wednesday, May 4, 2022, family and friends may view from 1:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m at Payne Avenue Baptist Church, 2714 Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue, Knoxville, TN. Funeral service to follow with Reverend R.S. Brown as eulogist. Social distancing and face coverings required. Entombment at Sherwood Memorial Gardens, 3176 Airport Hwy, Alcoa, TN, where a white dove release will conclude the service.Flowers may be delivered to the church prior to the viewing. Professional arrangements entrusted to Patton Funeral Home, Brian L. Buckmon, LFD 1-800-824-8283 or www.pattonfuneralhome1962.com
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