It is with great sadness that we report the passing of Thomas Davis into Chapter Eternal in January. We want to extend our deepest sympathies to Thomas’s family, friends, and loved ones. View his obituary below.
Courtesy of the Record Eagle
Thomas “TK” Kenyon Davis died peacefully at his home on Jan. 14, 2021.
Born March 5, 1925, son of Elwood E. Davis and Ruth F. Davis, he is preceded in death by his wife, of 60 years, Phyllis (Condit); his parents; brother, James; and sister, Martha.
He is survived by three sons, Tim (Dianna), of Cincinnati, Ohio, Bill (Valerie), of Clarkston, and Sam (Jill), of Dayton, Ohio; grandchildren, Christopher (Katharine), Katherine (Talbot Caywood), Harrison (Kelly), Weston and Bennett; and great-grandsons, Kenyon, Teddy, Leighton and Moxley.
Tom graduated from Mt. Gilead High School in Ohio, in 1943, and went on to serve as an Army corporal and ambulance driver in Europe during World War II.
Returning home, he attended Denison University, pledged Beta Theta Pi, set records as a two-miler on the track team, met Phyllis and graduated in 1950, citing these as some of the best years of his life.
He and Phyllis married in 1950 and settled in Dayton, Ohio.
Tom began his career in business with Condit Construction Products, where he would work until retirement.
He was a dedicated member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Dayton, where he sang in the choir and worked with the youth group.
After moving to Glen Lake he and Phyllis joined St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, in Beulah, and were regulars at The Dunes Golf Course where Tom worked many years as a starter.
Tom lived a full life, making many close friends along the way.
He enjoyed being outdoors most, always eager for family camping trips, hiking and playing golf. He loved good jokes, opera, martinis, Mel Brooks’s movies, Skyline Chili and all the dogs in his life. Mostly, he loved Phyllis and the family.
His kindness, easy smile, willing hand and love of simple joys will remain in the hearts of all who knew him.
Plans for a memorial service at St. Philip’s Episcopal Church are pending.
In lieu of flowers, donations are encouraged for Episcopal Relief and Development (www.er-d.org) or Heifer International (www.heifer.org).
Please visit www.reynolds-jonkhoff.com to share your thoughts and memories with the family as well as to view updates on upcoming services.