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Samuel J. "Sam" Davis, 86 of Roundhill, KY passed away Thursday August 13, 2020 at his residence. He was born July 20, 1934 in Richardsville, Kentucky to the late Elvis and Sally Milam Davis. Sam joined the United States Navy at the age of 17 and was stationed in San Diego, California. After his discharge from the Navy he moved to Louisville, KY and went to work for General Electric. He then went on to work with the Jefferson County Police Department as a uniformed officer and worked his way up to detective with the special investigations unit. Sam retired from the department at the young age of 51. While there he received accommodations for bravery and service. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police River City Lodge 614 for many years, some of which he served as a delegate. Sam was a member of Roundhill Church of Christ. He loved his church and Sunday family dinners. He enjoyed visiting friends and family. Sam enjoyed bluegrass music, old westerns and watching his great grand kids play. In his younger days he enjoyed riding his motorcycle and traveling with friends. Other than his parents he is preceded in death by one son Todd Davis; great granddaughter Eleanor Nell Riley and three brothers and sister in laws Charles Davis (Marvene), David Brown Davis (Ludean) and Rex Davis (Rosalind).

Samuel J. "Sam" Davis is survived by his loving wife of 62 years Reva "Little" Parrish Davis of Roundhill, KY; one son Scott Davis (Debbie) of Thompkinsville, KY; one daughter Gail Moore (Todd) of Sugar Grove, KY; daughter in law Lori Davis of Roundhill, KY; three grandsons Cory Thompson of Roundhill, KY, Jonathan Davis of Gamaliel, KY and Hagen Moore of Morgantown, KY; four granddaughters Kristin Wagoner (Cody) of Morgantown, KY, Kayla Steele (Chris) of Roundhill, KY, Courtney Riley (McLean) of Rockfield, KY and Natalie Copass (Cody) of Thompkinville, KY ; four great granddaguthers Avery Wagoner, Lynlee and Emmarie Steele and Monroe Riley; three great grandsons Colton Steele, Lincoln Riley and Raulin Copass and several nieces, nephews, extended family and good friends. 

Funeral services will be held at the Jones Funeral Chapel Sunday August 16, 2020 at 2:00pm with Bro. Sean Smith and Bro. Kevin Morrow officiating. Burial will be held in the Renfrow Cemetery where military rights will be presented by the AM Vets and Todd Moore, Cory Thompson, Cody Wagoner, Chris Steele, Cody Copass, Hagen Moore, Jonathan Davis, McLean Riley and Quinn Dorris will serve as pallbearers. Visitation will be held on Saturday August 15, 2020 from 4:00pm - 8:00pm and Sunday 10:00am until funeral time at 2:00pm at the Jones Funeral Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to the Renfrow Cemetery Fund C/O Nita Wood 9309 Morgantown Rd Roundhill, KY 42275. Please share any photos, memories, condolences or light a candle in memory of Sam at www.jonesfuneralchapel.com click on Tribute Wall. Jones Funeral Chapel is honored to be serving the family of Sam Davis.