Dale Owen Davis, 72, went to be with His Lord on July 18, 2015. Born in a log cabin in Obion County, he raised his family in Troy, Tennessee, in the house he helped to build with his own hands. Dale was a strong, hard-working, family man who retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company after 28 years. He began working before he could talk, and was proud of his years in the cotton fields, river bottoms, and log woods. He enjoyed horses, machinery, and fixing up the house; he was happiest in the middle of a project.

Dale tenderly cared for his first wife and mother of his daughters, Patricia Kay Etheridge Davis, until her painful passing. They are survived and missed by their daughters and families: LaDonna and David Rhodes, with children Austin, Josh, and Katelyn; Carrie Elizabeth and Ellis White; Angie and Roger Alford with children Robby and Ashleigh. Other beloved family members include brothers Fred, Clifton, and James Davis; sister and brother-in-law, Wanda and Glen Reed, brother-in-law Larry Etheridge, and niece Jennifer Taylor.

Dale was the answer to the prayers of his devoted wife, Joyce. He blessed her daily and was dearly loved and respected by his new family and in-laws: step-son Andy Bolinger, daughter-in-law Denise and their children Maddy and Will; sister-in-law Marla McClanahan and brother-in-law Tommy Franklin.

Graveside services will be conducted 2:00 p.m. Friday at Terrace Hill Cemetery near Troy. Brother Bobby Barnett will officiate.

Visitation will be held at Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Thursday.

Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home  (731) 885-1033