Paul served in the US Air Force for over 43 years.
He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Gladys Davis; brother, James W. Davis
Survived by his wife of 50 years, Joy Irene Davis; children, Donna L Petty (Jeremiah), DiAnna G. Cottam, Jonathan P. Davis; grandchildren, Kyle D. Swisher (Skyler) and Stevfen P. Petty; great-granddaughter, Raylen G. Swisher; sisters, Mary Travis (Joe), Martha Sadler (Greg), Thelma Norman (George), Patsy Huntley (Bruce) and Evelyn Beelaert.
A funeral service will occur 11 am Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at Ivy Memorial Baptist Church 425 E Trinity Ln, Nashville, TN 37207. A military burial will follow at Middle Tennessee Veterans Cemetery, 7931 McCrory Ln., Nashville, TN 37221.
A visitation for Paul will be held Tuesday, January 3, 2023 from 4 pm until 7 pm and Wednesday 10 am until 11 am at the church.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.EastlandFuneralHome.com for the Davis family.