Kern County CA Archives Obituaries.....Davis , Tommy J. November 25, 2005
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The Bakersfield Californian 
Davis, Tommy J.     
1935 - 2005 
 
Tommy J. Davis 
Apr. 19, 1935 - Nov. 25, 2005 

Tom was born in Ada, Oklahoma to James G. and Florence Davis. In 1941 the 
family moved to Santa Paula, California, where he graduated from high school 
in 1952. Tom attended USC and Pepperdine College, playing football as a 
scholarship athlete. In 1954 Tom married his high school sweetheart, JoAnn 
Nowlin. They remained faithfully in love until his death, and proudly shared 
the joy of raising two children, Mark and Shelley. After finishing college, 
Tom began his professional career as Recreation Director in his home town of 
Santa Paula. This job began a long and successful career as a leader in the 
public sector, holding management positions in special districts, cities, and 
counties in California and Arizona, spanning a period of over 40 years. In 
addition to his career, Tom combined his love of sports, public service, and 
children by coaching youth teams in football, basketball, and baseball. 
Regardless what he was doing, Tom believed that great things were accomplished 
by believing in, supporting, and caring for the people around him. Because of 
this, he maintained life long relationships with business contacts, as well as 
children he coached and their families and friends. Tom is survived by his 
father, James; his wife, of 51 years, JoAnn; and children, Mark and Shelley 
and her husband, Scott Furtak; brother, Larry and his wife, Sharon; 
grandchildren are Sarah, Tricia and Cassie Furtak and Troy Davis. His mother, 
Florence, preceded him in death in April of this year. In accordance with his 
wishes, Tom has been cremated, but there will be a Memorial Service at Mish 
Funeral Home in Oildale, on Friday December 9th, at 2 p.m. This service will 
be a celebration of a life well spent, and all his friends are invited to 
attend. In lieu of flowers, we encourage contributions to any well deserving 
youth orientated program. 

Legacy.com

Published in the Bakersfield Californian on 11/29/2005.  


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