Jerry Wayne Davis' Obituary
In Loving Memory of Jerry Wayne Davis, 74, of Germantown, Tennessee who passed away February 13, 2023 after a long battle from chronic illness.
Born in Camden, Arkansas to Leon and Marjorie Davis, Jerry was a loving son and brother. Jerry grew up in Camden and graduated from Fairview High School. After graduating from Southern State (currently Southern Arkansas University) in 1970, he enlisted into the United States Naval Reserve and was awarded the Navy Achievement Medal in 1972. Starting in 1972, he spent his entire professional career with the Kroger Co. in management until his retirement.
Jerry married his beloved wife, Beverly in DeQueen, Arkansas on June 23, 1974 and together they had one son, Joseph who was born in Memphis, Tennessee on August 8, 1984.
Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, Leon and Marjorie and his brother, Richard. He is survived by his wife, Beverly and son, Joseph (Madeleine), three grandchildren, Jack, Peter, and Lydia, his sister, Gwendolyn Rogers, niece, Angela Brown (Gary) and their children, Joshua and Grace.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
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