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Christopher Davis Obituary
Christopher "Sunshine" Davis went to be with his Lord and Savior Sunday, April 16, 2023.
Sunshine started his career as a volunteer firefighter with Bloomingdale Volunteer Fire Department before serving in the United States Air Force.
After he was discharged from the USAF, he worked as a firefighter at Holston Defense. He then moved to the City of Kingsport as a firefighter paramedic while also doing stints of service working for EMS and a paramedic for both Holston Valley Medical Center and Indian Path Medical Center Emergency Rooms.
He worked at the Kingsport Fire Department for 31 years where he earned the name Sunshine for his "not so sunny disposition" created by his elevated "smartassium" level. Everyone loved Sunshine.
After reconnecting with the love of his life, he gained a son and a daughter, which he always wanted and two granddaughters.
After retirement, he went into full time service as "Poppy" and that became his world. As always, he did a phenomenal job.
Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife, Nova Davis; daughter, Michala Cannon (Matt) son, Michael Barrett (Julia); granddaughters, Alura Dawn Cannon and Astra Dean Cannon; brother, Scott Davis (Francis); by his aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Larry R. Davis and Donna J. Davis and an infant brother, Martin Edward Davis.
The family will receive friends from 12:00 pm until 1:45 pm on Friday, April 21, 2023, at Higher Ground Baptist Church.
A Celebration of Life Service will begin at 2:00 pm with Dr. Richard Sego officiating.
A Graveside Service will follow and will be conducted by the City of Kingsport Fire Department at Oak Hill Memorial Park in the Garden of Resurrection.
Members of the City of Kingsport Fire Department will serve as pallbearers.
To share memories and condolences with the family please visit www.oakhillfh.com
The care of Christopher "Sunshine" Davis and his family has been entrusted to the staff of Oak Hill Funeral & Cremation Services.
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steven adams
April 18, 2023
I met chris in the first grade and became friends. in the fifth grade, my family moved in four houses up the road. we spent most of our spare time together, running thru the woods , sleigh riding , riding our bikes, camping , our just playing games. we graduated high school together and then joined the volunteer fire department.. we fished together, worked together, and golfed together.. we remained friends for 55 yrs. and with a tear in my eye i say farewell to one of the best friends a man could ever have.. i wish you well on the next part of your journey
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