He was born on July 18, 1930 in Springfield, the son of the late Edward and Mary (Refine) Davis. He married Earla Miskell on Feb. 4, 1956 in Springfield and she survives.
Mr. Davis worked as a Postal Clerk for the United States Post Office. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War era. Mr. Davis was also a member of Southern View Chapel in Springfield.
Besides his wife Earla, he is survived by a son Matthew (wife Diana) Davis of Springfield, 2 daughters Jamie (husband Ric) Wright of Elbina, KS, and Jerilyn (husband Craig) Shepherd of New Berlin, IL, 10 grandchildren, Nicole, Allison, Melissa, Josiah, Matthew, Mark, Jordan, Krista, Taylor, and Madison, 3 great-grandchildren, Gage, Brayden, Mason, and a brother-in-law, Don (wife Sue) Miskell of New Berlin, IL.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Evelyn Crowley and a brother, Jack Edward Davis.
Arrangements are under the direction of Bisch and Son Funeral Home, 505 E. Allen, Springfield where visitation will be held on Thursday, January 6, 2011 from 4 to 7 pm. Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 7, 2011 at 10 am at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park in Springfield.
Memorials may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research or the Alzheimer’s Association.
Please visit the online “Life Remembered Story” at www.bischandsonfuneralhome.com where tributes and condolences may be left for the family.
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