Johnnie Lee Davis, Sr., age 64, passed away Friday night at his residence.  He was a nursery worker and non-denominational.

 He was born October 4, 1954 to his parents, the late Joh Dyer and Ida Lee Kirby Davis. 

 In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Johnnie Lee Davis, Jr. 

 He is survived by his wife, Stephanie Davis of Lebanon; three children, Shelia Davis of Cookeville, James Davis of Gulfport, MS, Crystal Murphy of Crossville; 5five step-children, Angela Thomason of Baxter, Janda Hendrixson of Smithville, Shea Foster of Smithville, Arianna Matthews of Smithville, Arrion Matthews of Smithville; one sister, Rita Matthews of Smithville; one brother, Earl Kirby of Crossville; sister-in-law, Lori Keith of Lebanon; 14 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. 

 Funeral service was conducted Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Nathan Thomason officiating. Burial followed in Eastland Cemetery.

 Serving as pallbearers were Darren Templeton, Justin Foster, Arrion Matthews, Thomas Breland, Brandon Martin and Chris Davis.

 DeKalb Funeral Chapel, Smithville, was in charge of the arrangements.