Joe Ray Davis's obituary , Passed away on October 3, 2025 in Kenton, Tennessee

Joe Ray Davis

June 23, 1924 - October 3, 2025 (101 years old)

Kenton, Tennessee

Joe Ray Davis's obituary , Passed away on October 3, 2025 in Kenton, Tennessee

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Karnes & Son Funeral Home

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Joe Ray Davis

June 23, 1924 - October 3, 2025 (101 years old)

Kenton, Tennessee

Joe Ray Davis Obituary

The memory of Joe Ray Davis (Kenton, Tennessee), who passed away on October 3, 2025 at the age of 101, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joe Ray Davis to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Grover Cleveland and Vera Mae Hayes Davis of Kenton; his wife Carrie Marie Newmon; and his siblings, Beauton McFarland (J. R.), Omega "Freck" Flowers (Murph), Vera Dell Jones (James), G. C. Davis (Bernice), Haynes Davis (Sue) and Billy Davis (Joycelyn).

He is survived by: his daughters, Mary Jo Parker (Jeff) of Austin and Carolyn Nipp (Tim) of Union City; his grandsons, Luke Sanderson (Julie) of Memphis, Andrew Nipp (Laura) of Union City and Landon Nipp of Union City; and his great grandchildren, Aaron and Anna Beth Nipp of Union City. He is also survived by six nieces and six nephews.

Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, Kenton; St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis; or Gideons' International.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Karnes & Son Funeral Home



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Tue

Oct 07

Visitation

First Baptist Church
204 S Poplar St, Kenton, TN 38233

Wed

Oct 08

Visitation

First Baptist Church
204 S Poplar St, Kenton, TN 38233

Wed

Oct 08

Funeral service

First Baptist Church
204 S Poplar St, Kenton, TN 38233

Wed

Oct 08

Burial

Sunnyside Cemetery

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