Davis, Wayne Thornton

Wayne Thornton Davis, age 84, of Pulaski passed away Saturday, February 20, 2016 at the Lewis-Gale Hospital-Pulaski. Born January 9, 1932 in Bland, Virginia he was the son of the late Albert T. & Annie King Davis.

His wife, Norma Jean Davis, daughter, Carolyn D. Duncan, granddaughter, Angela Hope Back, four brothers and four sisters also preceded him in death.

He was as veteran of the United States Army – serving in Korea and a 30 year member of the Pulaski V.F.W .Post #1184, serving faithfully for the military honor guard for 25 of those years. He was a member of the Pulaski Volunteer Fire Department for 24 years and the Pulaski Moose lodge. He was a member of the Jordan’s Chapel Church since 1964.

He is survived by his Daughters & Sons-in-law- Brenda & Kermit Akers – Pulaski, Sharon & Jeff Jarrells – Pulaski.

Son & Daughter-in-law- David & Linda Davis – South Carolina.

9 Grandchildren 7 Great Grandchildren.

Brother- Ford Davis – Pulaski

Funeral services will be held 7:00 PM – Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at the Bower Funeral Home Chapel, Pulaski with Becky Wheeler officiating. Inurnment will be at the Southwest Virginia Veteran’s Cemetery at 11:00 AM – Thursday morning February 25, 2016.

The family will receive friends from 4:00-7:00 PM – Tuesday evening at the Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Jordan’s Chapel Church (PO Box 1626, Pulaski, VA 24301).

Special thanks to the ICU ward at Lewis-Gale Pulaski Hospital for taking such wonderful care of our father and family.

To sign the online guestbook, visit www.bowerfuneralhome.com Bower Funeral Chapels, Pulaski is handling the arrangements for the family.