January 2, 2021
Jimmy Anthony “Tony” Davis age 60 of Smithville, passed away suddenly Thursday, December 31, 2020 at his home. He was born November 10, 1960 to his parents, Jimmy C. and Lois Knowles Davis. He was past owner of DeKalb Feed and Fertilizer, a farmer and member of the Whorton Springs Baptist Church. Tony was preceded in death by his grandparents, Everett Dallas and Hallie Tittsworth Davis, Elmer and Jessie Luna Knowles; much loved uncles, Jack, Frank, George, Bill and Bob Davis, Lovell and J.T. Knowles; 2 special aunts, Frances (Jack) Chinn, and Joyce Large. He is survived by his wife, Amy Davis of Smithville; parents, Jimmy C. and Lois Knowles Davis of Smithville; sister, Jackie Golden of Sparta; his girls, Kenslee and Niyah; step-son, Justin Allen; aunts, Marsceen Davis, Lenora Davis, Betty (Charles) Atnip and Ruth (Ronnie) Hobbs. Funeral services will be 1 PM Monday January 4, 2020 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. David Mahan officiating and burial will follow in Whorton Springs Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday 10:AM until the time of the service at 1 PM. In addition to flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Whorton Springs Baptist Church Building Fund in memory of Tony. Due to Covid-19 and social distancing guidelines, we ask that you please exercise social distancing for the health and safety of everyone. The pews in the chapel are marked off to respect these guidelines and allow 100-125 for the service. The funeral home lounge is closed at this time and no food or drinks are allowed in the funeral home. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.