Willard Dean Davis

March 30, 1935 ~ April 14, 2021

On the morning of April 14, 2021, Willard Dean Davis, 86, passed away at his Hohenwald residence surrounded by his family. He was born in Pulaski to the late John L. and Annie Weatherman Davis on March 30, 1935. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Paula Mynor, two brothers, and four sisters.

At the age of 18, Mr. Davis enlisted in the United States Air Force and was deployed to Germany and England before being sent to fight in the Korean War. After returning from overseas, he left the military and began working for Georgia Wholesale Fences for the next 50+ years before retiring. He was a lifelong resident of Columbus, Georgia until recently he called Hohenwald his home.

Mr. Davis enjoyed spending time with his family and talking about how his Granddaddy was best friends with Frank and Jesse James. He enjoyed being outside and was often found tending to his vegetable garden. After a long day of work, he would fire up the smoker and prepare his infamous BBQ that was requested by anyone who knew him. One bite was all it took to convince you he made the best. In his spare time, he would often take pieces left over from fencing jobs and create masterpieces from birdhouses to grills to smokers.

Mr. Davis is survived by his daughters, Thersia (Brad) Caswell of Murfreesboro and Melissa (Doug) Duke of Hohenwald; nine grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild.

Visitation was held Wednesday April 21, 2021 from 1:00-2:00 p.m. with a military honor service immediately following at Adair Funeral & Cremation Services chapel.

Adair Funeral & Cremation Services assisted the family with arrangements.