Troy Davis
News Staff
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Funeral services for Troy Davis were held on August 31, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. at the Luff-Bowen Funeral Home in Waverly, TN. The funeral home was in charge of arrangements. He was born on September 14, 1949, in Nashville, TN, to the late Millard Cicero and Mary Estaleen (Eaves) Davis. Troy’s journey was marked by love, dedication, and service. He embarked on a path of honor by joining the United States Marine Corps, where he served for six years. Following his military service, Troymoved to Hurricane Mills, where he embraced the role of a community leader and entrepreneur. In 1966, Troy took charge of the Best Western Motel and the adjoining Log Cabin Restaurant. Troy’s influence reached beyond Hurricane Mills as he offered his expertise as a guiding force on the board of d irectors for Best Western International, serving as its chairman for two terms.