Thomas E. "Tommy" Davis Jr, Hornersville (Rives area), passed away at his home on Sunday, July 20, 2025. He was born in St. Louis, Missouri, on August 3, 1947, the son of the late Thomas "Elmer" Sr. and Melba (Culp) Davis.

Tommy grew up in the Bootheel of Missouri and graduated from South Pemiscot High School with the class of 1965, then joined and retired from the United States Air Force, proudly serving his country as Master Sergeant Thomas Davis, US Air Force, 1966-1988. B-52 Crew Chief and 6 six short tours and 1 long tour stationed in Guam, Okinawa & Thailand, while flying bombing missions over Vietnam 1967-1975.  During his career in the USAF Tommy was awarded Air Force Commendation Medal W/2 Oak Leaf Clusters, Air Force Achievement Medal, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award W/1 Oak Leaf Cluster, Air Force Good Conduct Medal W/5 Oak Leaf Clusters, National Defense Service  Medal, Vietnam Service Medal w/2 Bronze Service Stars, Air Force Overseas Short Tour Ribbon,  Vietnam Service medal W/2 Bronze stars, National Defense Service Medal,  Air Force Longevity Service Award, Ribbon W/4 Oak Leaf Clusters, NCO Professional Education Graduation Ribbon, Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal. On September 21, 1974, he married Connie Gillette in Rives, Missouri. She preceded him in death on July 4, 2017.  Tommy was a fun-loving character who loved life, practical jokes, and a few tall tales. He had many interests like airplanes, watching grill masters and grilling for the family, playing board games (on many occasions being a sore loser, especially on phase 10), going to the senior center line dancing and playing bingo, He loved to travel and go on vacation with his family, recently getting back from their latest trip to Branson. His favorite place was with his family, especially the grandchildren and great-grandchildren, watching them grow and spending quality time with them.  He was a member of the Holland Baptist Church and enjoyed helping with church activities, especially the Vacation Bible School.

Tommy was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer & Melba Davis, his wife Connie, daughter Angel Davis, a son Tony Davis, & his sister Jeannie Rastall.

Those left behind to cherish his memory one daughter Amy Weeks of Hornersville, Missouri

5 grandchildren: Anna Smith and her fiancé Lavonta of Gosnell, Arkansas, Layne and Cole McCormick of Hornersville, Missouri, T.J. Davis and his wife Sydney of Denton, Missouri, and Ashlynn Tilmon and her husband Michael of Bernie, Missouri

7 great grandchildren: Adilyne, Waylen, Ellie Kay, Christopher, Liam, Gray & Jace

1 brother, Hoss Davis, 1 sister, Vickie Davis, both of Hornersville, Missouri

1 daughter-in-law, Anessa Davis of Denton, Missouri

Funeral services were held on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at 10:00 at the Holland Baptist Church in Holland, Missouri, with John Earl Dunavant officiating. The visitation was held on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, from 4-6 pm at the John W. German Funeral Home in Steele. Pallbearers were LaVonta Smith, T.J. Davis, Wesley Gillette, Dino Davis, Jeff Jones & Ben Rogers. Honorary Pallbearers Layne and Cole McCormick. Interment was at the Mt. Zion Cemetery in Steele, Missouri.

John W. German Funeral Home of Steele, Missouri in charge of the services