Michael Dwain Davis

Michael Dwain Davis, age 78, passed away peacefully on August 5, 2023, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center with his family present after a brief illness. He was a resident ofGainesboro, TN (Jackson County) and of the Church of Christ faith.

 Mike was preceded in death by his parents, Aaron C. Davis and Nettie Moss Davis of Gainesboro, TN., brother Billy C. Davis of Cookeville, TN. His son, Andrew (Andy) C. Davis of Nashville, TN and granddaughter, Kerra Marie Davis of Murfreesboro, TN. 

Mike is survived by his son, Kerry Dwain Davis, Sr., daughter-in-law, Penny Hunter-Davis,and grandson, Kerry (KJ) Dwain Davis, Jr. of Murfreesboro, TN. Along with his sister-in-law, Faye Cherry Davis, nephews: Danny Davis, Paul (Pam) Davis of Cookeville, TN and niece, Treva Davis of Florida. 

Mike attended Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro, TN and remained in Murfreesboro to begin a family and start the Mike Davis Insurance Company. In approximately 1981, Mike returned to Gainesboro to care for his parents. Mike was married and divorced twice and never remarried.

Mike lived a colorful life and like a cat with 12 lives he lived his life on his own terms, as the famous song goes, “I did it my way”. Mike was a connoisseur of women and home-made wine. Nothing brought him more joy than having his toes pulled. He was a gatherer of odds and ends and fancied himself a goat aficionado. Mike was a father like no other to his two sons Kerry and Andy, the stories they told of their experiences with and about their father were at times unbelievable and legendary. “I am prepared to meet my maker. Whether my maker is prepared for the great ordeal of meeting me is another matter” by W. Churchill.

A family & friends graveside prayer and burial will be held at John L. Clark Memorial Cemetery on Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at 10 a.m. Billy Hufstedler will officiate.

Anderson Upper Cumberland Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.  931-268-1550