Johnnie Davis

Johnnie Orban Davis, age 94, of Boone, passed away Monday morning, April 6, 2026 and is now rejoicing among the angels. Born October 9, 1931 in Watauga County, he was a son of Walter and Emma Bryan Davis. He graduated from Elkland High School. Johnnie and Betty Jean Tugman were married on December 16 th , 1951 and were happily married for 68 years. Johnnie loved spending time together with his family, friends and neighbors.

He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, son and brother. Johnnie pursued a career in auto mechanics and after a long career, retired from the NC Department of Transportation. Johnnie was very active in the former Hopewell United Methodist Church and his community. He also was a co-founder of the Meat Camp Volunteer Fire Department. Johnnie loved being outdoors. He enjoyed his annual garden and being able to share the produce he grew with family, friends and neighbors.

Johnnie is survived by one son, Bill Davis and wife, Sandy and one daughter, Brenda Davis and husband, Rick; one brother, Paul Davis; sister-in-law, Barbara Mckinney; and six grandchildren, Michelle, Bobby, Justin, Travis, Nate and Madison. He is also survived by special friend, Kerry Watson.

In addition to his wife, Betty Jean Tugman Davis, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Bob, Hoyle, Carrol, Arlie and Jim Davis; and sisters, Blanch Greene, Beulah Proffitt, Shirley Critcher and Linda Kapral.

Funeral services for Johnnie Davis will be conducted Thursday afternoon, April 9, 2026 at 2 o’clock at the Austin & Barnes Funeral Chapel, officiated by son-in-law, Rick Davis and Rev. R. Glenn Davis. The family will receive friends from 12:30 until 2 o’clock, prior to services, at Austin & Barnes. Entombment will follow services at the Mountlawn Memorial Park & Gardens Mausoleum, 521 Old East King Street, Boone, NC.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials to Hopewell Community Church, in care of Robert Devitt, 6873 NC Hwy 194 N, Boone, NC 28607.
Online condolences may be shared at www.austinandbarnesfuneralhome.com
Austin & Barnes Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Davis family.

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