Obituary of Lonnie Davis

Lonnie Ray Davis left this life Saturday, November 20, 2010 to go home with the Lord at the age of 60 after a lengthy battle with cancer at Middle Tennessee Medical Center. He was a native and lifelong resident of Murfreesboro. Lonnie was a maintenance machinist specialist at Chromalox for 41 years. He loved classic cars, working outside, and his family. He was a member of Eagleville Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his father, Reuben Davis, sister, Betty Jean Hillis, and brother, Melvin Davis. He leaves behind his loving wife Michelle Rigsby Davis of 33 years. They have 3 loving children, Jeremy Ray (Joanna) Davis, Amanda Rae (Justin Fontaine, fiance) Davis, and Dustin Matthew Davis. Lonnie was blessed to have known his 1st grandson (whistle-britches) Jacob "Jake" Ruben for almost 2 years. Lonnie also leaves behind his mother Pricilla Davis and 3 brothers Buck Davis, Edward (Darlene) Davis of Murfreesboro, Carl (Kathy) Davis of Bell Buckle and sister-in-law Linda Davis of Unionville. He leaves behind many nieces, nephews and dear friends. Visitation with the family will be Monday, November 22, 2010 from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Murfreesboro Funeral Home. Funeral service will be Tuesday, November 23, 2010 at 10:00 am at Murfreesboro Funeral Home with Bro. Jim Powers and Bro Joe Carpenter officiating. Burial to follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Jeremy and Dustin Davis, Justin Fontaine, Jackie Hutchins, Darryl Davis, Jason Davis Jimmy Hillis, David Rigsby, Jr., and Steve Rigsby.