Lewis Henry Davis

Evans Funeral Home announces the death of Mr. Lewis Henry Davis, age 72, of Jefferson, who passed away on Thursday, July 15, 2010. Mr. Davis, born August 9, 1937 in Jefferson, was a son of the late, Malvin Henry Davis and the late, DeMaris Thurmond Davis. He owned and operated L.H. Davis and Son Logging for over 40 years; was a member of Lebanon United Methodist Church; and served in the United States Army. Mr. Davis was preceded in death by his son, Derek Rueben Davis; brother, Norris Davis; sister, Marian Davis Porter.

Survivors include his wife, Muarl Davis of Jefferson. Son and daughter-in-law, Henry and Lori Davis of Jefferson. Sisters: Faye Davis of Athens, Marsha Davis of Athens, and Molly Brannon of Oakwood. Brothers: Joel Davis of Jefferson, Phil Davis of Jefferson, and Stanley Davis of Cumming. Granddaughters: Stevie Muarl Hurst, Henrietta Louise Davis, and Lacey Davis.

Funeral Services will be held at 3:00 PM Saturday, July 17, 2010 in the Chapel of Evans Funeral Home with Rev. Eric Shelton and Mr. Jim Esco officiating. Interment will follow in Jackson Memorial Park, Commerce. Serving as pallbearers will be Van Bullock, Bruce Davis, Benji Free, Hutch Porter, Wayne Harris, Tony Davis, and Alan Pittman.

The family will receive friends on Friday evening from 6:00 until 9:00 PM at

Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson. 706-367-5467.

Online condolences at www.evansfuneralhomeinc.com