Norman Davis

Norman Eugene Davis, 80, of Pikeville, passed away at his home on December 16, 2015, surrounded by his family.

He was a United States Army veteran, serving as a Sergeant in the Korean War. Upon leaving the military, he spent his remaining lifetime working as a lineman, where he retired as a foreman for SVEC. After retirement he enjoyed years of woodworking.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Matt Scott and Georgia Mae Payne Davis; brothers, Mack, Robert, Homer, L.V. and J.C. Davis; sisters, Velma Daggett, Marie Russell and Ola Mae Davis.

Survivors include his beloved wife of 62 years, Frances Carol Bickford Davis; daughter, Sharon (Danny) Layne of Tracy City; son, Gene (Susan) Davis of Lilburn, Georgia; and daughter, Teresa (Bryan) McMillen of Pikeville; grandchildren, Nikki Layne, Megan (Lindsey) Smith, Eric (Erica) Davis, Brandi (Charles) Burge, Kim Davis, Kendra McMillen, Colton McMillen and Katie McMillen; great-grandchildren, Javan, Dallas and Journey Winton, Derek, Autumn, Evyn and Wyatt Burge and Austin Elliott, Trinity Reel, Cole Debord, Fallon Lafferty and Lyla McMillen; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were December 18. Burial was in Cagle Cemetery.

Donations can be made to Hospice of Chattanooga in memory of Norman Davis.

Online condolences can be made at www.reedfamilyfh.com

Arrangements were made by Putnam-Reed Funeral Home in Pikeville.