Townson-Rose Funeral Home

Obituary for Vernon Hugh Davis


10/12/1925 - 12/03/2022


Vernon Hugh Davis, age 97 of Murphy, passed away on Saturday, December 3, 2022.

Vernon was born in Murphy to the late Fess and Ella Wilson Davis. He was a supervisor at LTV Steel. Vernon always made his wife, Gladys, feel loved. He was a member of Ebenezer Baptist and was a United States Army Veteran of WWII and had served in Italy.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sons, Michael H. Davis and Thomas J. Davis; and 12 siblings.

Vernon is survived by his loving wife, Gladys Davis; his grandchildren, David Davis and wife Michelle, Susan Dan and husband Jason, Michael H. Davis II and wife Mindy, Tracy Davis and Courtney Davis; his great grandchildren, Knoah Chole, Cory, Hanna, Nikolas and Ashley; his great great grandchildren, Lailah and Deliah; and special family in Vernon and Glady’s daily life, Peggy Duncan and her significant other, Allen Self.

The family will have a private funeral service.

You may send tributes to the family at www.townson-rose.com

Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.


You may send tributes to the family at www.townson-rose.com


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