Timothy Edward Davis Sr. (1946–2025)

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Timothy Edward Davis Sr., who departed this life peacefully on October 22, 2025, at the age of 78. Tim was a dedicated husband to Deborah Smith Davis, his loving wife of 56 years, beloved brother to Raymond Paul Davis, Jr., and a devoted father to Timothy Edward Davis, Jr., Michelle Frances Davis, Bobbie Jo Irene Davis and preceded in death by his son Jeffery George Williams Davis. He was a proud grandfather to three grandchildren Mason Kennington Davis, Carrington Smith Davis and Timothy Edward Davis III.

Tim was born on December 21st, 1946 in Youngstown, Ohio to Raymond Paul Davis, Sr. and Irene Williams Davis. With older brother Ray, he worked on the family farm and was an accomplished multi-sport athlete as well as an outstanding student. Tim continued his studies at the University of Georgia where he met his wife Debby, and graduated with honors, receiving undergraduate and graduate degrees in Pharmacy. After serving in the U.S. Army, he started his career as a retail pharmacist in western North Carolina. He transitioned into the pharmaceutical industry where he served as a leader for sales and marketing teams at SmithKline & French Laboratories in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Tim later moved to lead sales teams for SmithKline Beecham in Knoxville, TN, where he built and grew sales and training platforms in the Southeast. Following the merger creating GlaxoSmithKline, Tim transitioned into the biotech industry leading medical science liaison teams supporting clinical trials with ICOS and GTx.

Tim was actively engaged in discipleship and leadership roles at Cedar Springs Presbyterian Church in Knoxville, TN where he and Debby served for two decades. Upon retirement, he continued to consult for sales leaders in the life sciences arena and relocated with his loving wife to Banner Elk, North Carolina. He continued serving his western North Carolina community as a volunteer track and cross-country coach and an Elder at Arbor Dale Presbyterian Church.

A celebration of Life will be held Friday, November 28th at Arbor Dale Presbyterian Church in Banner Elk, NC.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.hamptonfuneralnc.com

Hampton Funeral and Cremation Service is in charge of the arrangements.