Dave Wilson Enoch

Dave Wilson Enoch was born March 4, 1929, and passed away at the VA Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee, on September 30, 2025, and the age of 96 ½ years old. Mr. Enoch was born in Brush Creek, Tennessee, a son of the late Dave Hugh Enoch and Ida Mai Enoch. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Mai Nell Carr Enoch on April 4, 2019, whom he married on July 17, 1955, sisters: Myrtle Weatherly and her husband Raymond Weatherly, Jo Ann Boseman, First Grandson, David Hugh Moss, son in laws, Ronnie Hutchings and George Adcock. He served his country honorably after being drafted into the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He was stationed in Alaska during his time in service and his MOS during service was mechanic. During his adult life, which consisted of primarily self-employment, due to his independent spirit, he owned an asphalt paving company until a tragic accident occurred in 1971 leaving him unable to pursue such physically demanding work. Miraculously he stood back up, learned to walk again, and continued the pursuit of other business interests in order to continue to support his family. Dave never took a hand- out in his life, would have been insulted by being offered the same, and was the ‘giver’ through-out his life helping those who others would have overlooked as being in need. Dave made many loyal friends during his life for this reason. His unspoken of gifts, “hand-ups”, and kind manner toward those society often overlooked would earn him the reputation of not looking toward other’s approval. He was a life long entrepreneur, having owned operated multiple businesses, was innovative in finding many ways in which to support his family, and was totally committed to this endeavor. Having been raised during the depression, Mr. Enoch himself was deprived of many advantages that most others could never imagine-although without complaint on his part. He became a self-made successful business-man that never forgot his early roots. He demonstrated a unique acceptance and understanding of people from all walks of life. He loved people, had a wide social circle of friends, and was deeply interested in what made people tick. All who knew Dave Enoch remember the infectious “twinkle in his eye”. He is survived by three daughters, Darnell Enoch of Santa Ana, CA, Davene Hutchings of White Bluff, TN and Marcy Enoch Adcock of Jacksonville, NC. He is also survived by his grand-daughters, Billye Jean Enoch Phelps (Robert Tedrow) of Carthage, TN, Veronica Rae Vanderpool (Jessie), of Dickson, TN, and grand-son, Dave Hutchings (Casey) of Smyrna, TN. Also surviving are his great grandchildren, Brady Enoch Haskins, Branden Haskins, Bryan Haskins, Dacey Mai Hutchings, Trenton Bradshaw, Jackson Baxter, Carter Baxter and Kennidi Rae Vanderpool. He was genuinely respected and loved by each and every member of his family and his many friends. He was buried at the Middle Tennessee Veteran’s Cemetery with his beloved Nell. Graveside services were held there along with military honors.

Dave Wilson Enoch

March 4, 1929 - September 30, 2025