Frank Truman Davis

72 year old Frank Truman Davis of Smithville died Wednesday night at his residence. He was an insurance claims adjuster for over 30 years, having served for various companies. He was retired for 11 years. Davis graduated from Mansfield Senior High, Wooster College, and the Birmingham School of Law. He sat for and passed the Alabama Bar exam. Davis was a member of the Episcopal Church and he attended the Smithville United Methodist Church. A memorial service will be Saturday at 4:30 p.m. at the Smithville First United Methodist Church. Dr. John Carpenter will officiate. Visitation will be Saturday from 1:00 p.m. until 4:15 p.m. at Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Another memorial service will be Tuesday, March 20 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Phillips Episcopal Church in Donelson. Visitation will be Monday night from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the church. Davis was preceded in death by his parents, Floyd Truman and Lillian Mae Davis. Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Becky Reis Davis of Smithville. Two daughters, Mary and husband Chris Brady of Nashville and Sally and husband La’Mar Franklin of Smyrna. Five grandchildren, Erin, Shannon and Dillon Brady all of Nashville, Leya and Isaiah Franklin both of Smyrna. One sister, Kathy Davis of Nashville. Two sisters-in-law, Barbara Parks of Utah and Barbara Thompson of Smithville. Brother-in-law, Sterling “Buddy” Battle of Baxter, Brother-in-law, Bill and wife Enid Reis of Mansfield, Ohio. Mother-in-law, Dorothy Reis of Nashville. Cousin, Roberta Sporrer of Lexington, Ohio. Many nieces, nephews, and friends also survive. Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Donations may be made in his name to Justin Potter Library in Smithville.