Thomas Davis

Thomas Peete Davis, 86, of Yanceyville, NC, went to be with his Lord on December 27, 2024, dying suddenly, but peacefully at home after several years of declining health. Tommy grew up in Warrenton, NC. He graduated from John Graham High School in Warrenton, and UNC-CH School of Pharmacy. He moved to Yanceyville in 1961 to become an owner of The Yanceyville Drug Store where he served for 58 years. He was joined by his brother, Joe, and in later years by Tracy Chandler. The start of Tommy’s service to community began as an Eagle Scout. It continued in Yanceyville as a Rotarian. He was a 2-time recipient of the Paul Harris Fellow Award. He held most every office of service in the Yanceyville United Methodist Church before its closing in 2012, ranging from Youth Leader to Treasurer (for over 40 years). Upon its closing, he and Barbara began attending Yanceyville Presbyterian Church. Tommy served in many community organizations, such as the Caswell Medical Center. He served on the Board of Directors of NC Mutual Drug for 43 years; 20 of those years he served as President of the Board. Tommy met the love of his life, Barbara Ann Pittard, in first grade and married her 17 years later. Tommy and Barbara chose to move to a small town, Yanceyville, similar to the one they grew up in to raise their family. Part of Tommy’s calling was taking care of his customers. It wasn’t unusual for him to answer a late-night call to fill and deliver a prescription. He truly loved his customers. We hope they know how much he loved them. Tommy lived out his faith in Jesus. Nothing would honor him greater than for his life to bring you closer to Christ. Tommy was predeceased by Barbara; his parents, Edward Dameron Davis and Harriet Tharrington Davis; and his brothers and sister: Harold, Bill, Bettye (Benton), Charles, and Joe. He leaves behind daughters, Nancy (Lawton) Hayes and Sarah (Ross) Carter; granddaughters, Rebecca Carter (Ryan) Powell, and Mary Catherine Carter (Dalton) Beck; and, great granddaughter, Mckenzie Powell. Also left behind are sisters-in-law, Ann Davis, Annice (Charles) Hodges, Jo Ann Pittard, and Nancy (Jerry)Seiler; as well as, brothers-in-laws Dan Knight and Robert Pittard. Also included are many well-loved nieces, nephews, great and great-great nieces and nephews. The family tree was large and well loved. If you knew Tommy, other than his family, he had two loves - UNC and the Boston Red Sox. After Tommy retired, no sport was off limits. He loved UNC basketball, football, baseball, soccer, field hockey, lacrosse, tennis, and more. You name it, he followed the Heels. When it came to professional sports, one topped the list – baseball. He was a Boston Red Sox fan forever. There were many lean years, but he always loved the Red Sox! A highlight was when he visited Fenway to see the Red Sox play the Yankees. Sports and his granddaughters were his greatest joy. A Funeral Service was held on Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 3:00pm at Yanceyville Presbyterian Church. Interment followed the service at the Yanceyville Municipal Cemetery. Memorial Donations may be made to Samaritans Purse and to Yanceyville Presbyterian Church. The family would like to thank Dr. Scott Luking of Reidsville Family Medicine for his special care of both Tommy and Barbara. Wrenn-Yeatts Funeral Homes, Yanceyville Chapel is respectfully serving the Davis family.

Thomas Davis

October 15, 1938 - December 27, 2024