Keokee, VA – Gary Wayne “Wayne-O” Davis, 66, passed away on Friday, September 25, 2026 at Johnson City Medical Center, Johnson City, TN.
Gary was born in Big Stone Gap, VA, but lived most of his life in Keokee, VA. He was a former coal miner with Westmoreland Coal Co. at the Wentz Mine. He was a truck driver and mechanic with Bresee Trucking for many years. He loved fishing at Norris Lake and working on trucks and cars. Wayne-O loved helping other people. He attended Keokee Free Pentecostal Church. He loved to sing “I’m Changing Houses” and now he is no longer suffering as he has “changed” his home.
He is preceded in death by a daughter, Tabitha Marie Davis; parents, Carl Enis Davis and Maude Smith; and brothers, Larry Davis and Carl “Chig” Davis.
Gary is survived by his wife, Robin Davis; children, Brandi Gordon of Hillsville, VA, Mahlia Presley of Big Stone Gap, VA and Donald Wayne “Junebug” Davis (Kendra) of Rogersville, TN; step-daughter, Amanda Lancaster of Big Stone Gap, VA; siblings, Patsy Miller (Dale) of Keokee, VA and Stevie “Tootie” Davis (Michele) of Jonesville, VA; grandson, Jacob Gordon; step-father, Joe Smith of Keokee, VA and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 12:00 noon-2:00 pm at Gilliam Funeral Home, 618 Wood Ave. W., Big Stone Gap, VA. The funeral service will begin at 2:00 pm with Phillip Earnis evangelizing.
Gilliam Funeral Home and Crematory is honored to serve the family of Gary Davis.
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