DAVIES, Judge Elmer , Jr., age 85 of Franklin, TN, November 27, 2011. Graduate of University of Oklahoma. Received his law degree from Tulane Law School. Retired Reserve Colonel with the U.S. Marines. Served as county attorney for Davidson County. He then went on to serve as District Attorney General from 1972 to 1982 and then Circuit Court Judge from 1982-1989 for the 21st Judicial District in Tennessee, serving Hickman, Lewis, Perry, & Williamson Counties. After retirement in the judicial system he encountered the passion of a new path by way of culinary arts in France, to receiving certification as a bartender in Miami and hotel management in various locations. He then purchased a hotel in the South Pacific where he found his dream that kept him occupied in his later years. Preceded in death by wife, Lucy Lee Davies. Survived by: sons, Robert E. Lee (Robin) Davies, Franklin, TN & Dan Clayton (Anette) Davies, Neuenburg, Germany; daughters, Luda Elizabeth Davies, Nashville, TN & Lucy Davies (Eric) Treene, Arlington, VA; brother, Ed Reynolds Davies, Nashville, TN; grandchildren, Lee Jr., Dawson, Sophie, Evan & Austin Davies, Will & Lucy Lee Treene. Funeral services will be conducted 12:00 PM Monday, December 5, 2011 at Harpeth Presbyterian Church, Rev. David Jones officiating with food and fellowship to follow after the service at the church. Private family graveside will be conducted at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Memorials may be made to The Lucy Lee Davies Educational Trust, % First National Bank 206 S. 1st St., P.O. Box 289, Pulaski, TN 38478, Attn: Tish Lochridge, 931 363-2585 ext. 2196. Visitation will be 2-6PM Sunday, December 4, 2011 at WILLIAMSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 615 794-2289. www.williamsonmemorial.com
Visitation Details
Sunday, December 4th, 2011 2:00pm - 6:00pm, Williamson Memorial Funeral Home
Service Information
Monday, December 5th, 2011 12:00pm, Harpeth Presbyterian Church
Interment Details
Mt. Olivet Cemetery