John Davis of 'Coffee Time with John and Momma' Tragically Passes Away from Medical Emergency During Live Stream in Jellico, Tennessee

JELLICO, TN — The internet community is in deep mourning following the shocking and sudden passing of John Davis, the beloved co-creator of the popular Facebook page Coffee Time with John and Momma. Davis, 55, suffered a fatal medical emergency on Tuesday evening during a live-streamed broadcast, passing away in real-time in front of thousands of devastated viewers.

The heartbreaking incident occurred while John was doing exactly what he loved most—sitting at the kitchen table alongside his mother, broadcasting from their home in Jellico, Tennessee, and preparing chicken salad for their online community. Mid-stream, John paused and quietly told his mother, “Oh Momma, I don’t feel good,” before leaning forward onto the table.

His mother immediately moved to fetch him a drink, but after briefly lifting his head, John collapsed backward off his chair. Hearing the commotion and his mother's frantic screams for help, nearby neighbors rushed into the home. With 911 dispatchers on the phone, neighbors bravely administered CPR as emergency services rushed to the scene.

Tragically, despite the immediate efforts of his family, neighbors, and incoming first responders, John could not be revived. Due to the rapid nature of the collapse, it is believed he passed away almost instantly. While an official cause of death has not yet been finalized, the speed of the event suggests a major cardiac episode or stroke.

A Legacy of Faith, Family, and Southern Charm

John Davis was a devoted Christian whose genuine soul and warmth resonated far beyond his small Tennessee town. Alongside his mother, he grew Coffee Time with John and Momma into a digital sanctuary followed by nearly 200,000 people on Facebook.

The page's massive appeal didn't rely on flashy editing or viral gimmicks. Instead, viewers tuned in for the authentic, comforting dynamic of a son and his mother sharing Southern cooking, charisma, and unconditional love from their kitchen counter. For hundreds of thousands of followers, their live streams were a daily place of comfort and joy.

Community Urges Dignity Over Tragic Footage

As news of the tragedy spreads, the online community is rallying to support John's grieving mother, who was by his side when he took his last breath.

Because the tragedy occurred during a live broadcast, the footage temporarily remained accessible on social media. Out of respect for the Davis family, followers and community leaders are strictly urging the public to approach this heartbreaking moment with dignity, pleading with internet users not to share, clip, or distribute video of the fatal medical emergency.

Funeral arrangements and official statements from the family are expected to be shared via their community channels in the coming days.