Maxie William Davis

Maxie William Davis, 81, of Decatur, passed away on Friday, August 20, 2021 at his residence. Maxie was the son of the late William and Sarah Underwood Davis. He was a member of Big Spring Church of Christ, a U.S. Army Veteran, retired from VEC with 43 years of service. He was presented the Key to the City of Decatur in 2002. He coached and played on the VEC Softball Team, was an avid golfer, and fan of all Meigs Co. Sports Teams, served as umpire and referee, started Meigs Youth Basketball League in 1979 with 42 years of service as a coordinator, where he received a service award for 40+ years, was the winner of the Tennessee Dizzy Dean baseball person of the year in 1997. He is preceded in death by his son: William Bradley Davis; sister: Leota Brown. He is survived by his wife of 58 years: Linda Ann Davis; son: Chad Davis (Jessica) of Charleston; daughters: Connie Davis Armstrong (Keith) of Decatur, Christy Davis Foster (Brent) of Athens; grandchildren: Maddi Martin, Taylor and Kyle Foster, Chyna Blair, Noah Davis, Addison and Cameron Hatcher; several nieces, nephews, and other extended family and a host of friends. A Funeral service will be held, Monday, August 23, 2021 at 7p.m. in the Chapel of Decatur Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Minister Paul Stidham officiating. Interment will be held on Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at 11a.m. in the Decatur Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 4-7p.m. prior to the service on Monday. Decatur Funeral Home & Cremation Services is honored to serve the Davis family.