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1935
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2011
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Don Davis Obituary
He was born Jan. 23, 1935, in Detroit, Ill., the son of the late Charles "Ricky" and Helen Wade Davis. He married Joyce Eddinger on Oct. 29, 1955.
Don attended Pike County schools and graduated from Pittsfield High School. He served in the U.S. Army. He was employed after his Army service with Illinois Valley Paving and then Freesen Inc. until his retirement in 2000.
Don enjoyed playing cards, was an avid golf fan and a diehard Cardinal fan. He was a member of the Winchester American Legion and the Winchester United Methodist Church where he served on the Board of Trustees and was active in the Methodist Men's Fellowship. He loved to follow his grandsons to golf matches and spending time with all of his grandchildren, great-grandchildren and other family.
Surviving is his wife Joyce, at home; his children, Mike (Karen) Davis, Jeff (Genia) Davis, Donna (Gordon) Holmes and Lori (Jerry) Littig, all of Winchester; 10 grandchildren, Adam Davis of Jacksonville, Jennifer (John) Neff of Winchester, Brett Holmes of Winchester, Matt Davis of Winchester, Josh Littig of Bluffs, Krysta Littig, Nate Davis, Lindsay Littig, Chaning Davis and Isaiah Littig, all of Winchester; and three great-grandchildren, Rianna, Landon and McKenna Neff, all of Winchester. Also surviving are three brothers, Phil Davis of San Antonio, Bruce Davis of Fresno, Calif., and Bill Davis of Alsey; and three sisters, Shirley Sperling, Joyce Kay Davis and Janice Mae Davis, all of Winchester. Preceding him in death were his parents; a brother, Archie; and two infant sisters.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Winchester United Methodist Church. Burial will be at the Winchester City Cemetery where military honors will be conducted. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Monday at the Coonrod Funeral Home in Winchester, where the family will meet with friends from 5-8 p.m. Memorials can be made to the West Central Golf Team, Winchester United Methodist Church or Winchester EMS. Condolences may be left for the family at www.airsman-hires.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Don Davis
Margie Edwards
May 18, 2011
To the Family of Don Davis
Joyce, my heart goes out to you and your family in this time of grief. May the wonderful memories you all have of him keep you feeling warm and safe and happy. He is with the Lord now and has no more pain--no more sorrow--he is in Heaven.
Betsy Crain-Parks
May 16, 2011
Joyce, Donna and family, you are all in our thoughts and prayers. May you find comfort knowing Don is in God's loving arms. Love The Crain Family
May 15, 2011
Davis Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. He will be greatly missed. Please let us know if there is anything we can do. You are in our prayers.
Dave Sanders Family
Guyla Dawdy
May 14, 2011
Donna your all in my thoughts and prayers....
Rayma Anders
May 14, 2011
Joyce, I am so sorry to hear of Don's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow.
Vickie Smith
May 14, 2011
Joyce and family, so sorry to read about Don's death. I know you said he wasn't doing well when I was down in early April, that he had gone for more blood tests. May the love of family and friends carry you through your grief.
Bonnie & Sonya` Summers
May 14, 2011
Joyce and Family,
I sorry to hear about Don. Ours prays are with you.
Ruth Ann James
May 14, 2011
Joyce and family. So sorry to hear of Smokes' passing. He was such a wonderful person, always had a smile on his face and a story to tell. I know now he and Leonard are building roads and bridges in heaven together....thinking of you and praying that you find some comfort in knowing that Smoke is God hands.....Love, Ruth Ann James and family
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