Phillip Leon Davidson

Phil was born on January 3, 1946 and grew up in Nashville, TN. He graduated from West High School in 1964 and attended Middle Tennessee State University as a member of the ROTC and founder of The Kappa Sigma Fraternity chapter on campus. He went on to serve our country in Berlin, Germany, Ft. Greely, Alaska and the Vietnam War. He retired a Colonel of the Army National Guard, and he was honored and respected by all that he led and served. Phil was steadfast in helping those around him and was a true and gifted caretaker. He then went on to serve his community and was the Director of the Law Enforcement Training Academy in Tennessee. Phil started his own law practice in 1988 which was his primary career for over 30 years. He was an avid writer and author of the books Special Forces and Dreamer. His last book, The Purple Panther will be published in the future.

Anyone that knew Phil knows that he loved all things softball! He was a spectator, coach and umpire for over 25 years and devoted endless time and effort to the sport. He coached the Father Ryan Softball team from 2003-2010 with a state championship in 2006. All of the girls that knew him and played under his guidance loved him dearly. He cared deeply for each and every girl he supported.

Phil loved to travel and spent continuous weeks traveling the world with his wife, Karen, the true love of his life. He was there for anything and everything his daughters pursued. He stood by them with the utmost support and was the best father for whom his daughters could have dreamed. He spent every moment possible with his four grandchildren and they looked up to their “Colonel” with complete adoration.

Phil is survived by his wife Karen, his daughters Allison, Brooke (Gavin) and Carrie. Grandchildren Breanna, Davidson, Harlan and Mary Harris.

A memorial service will be held on Thursday, October 3, 2019 at The Owen Chapel at 1101 Franklin Road in Brentwood. Friends will be received 4pm-6pm with a service to follow.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Father Ryan High School https://fatherryan.myschoolapp.com or Adoration Health https://adorationhealth.com/home-health-foundation/donations/