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Chris Davis Obituary

Chris Davis, 56, passed away April 1, 2021 leaving a large gap in many lives. He was a 1983 graduate from John R Buchtel High School. He was Plant Manager at Hubbell Power Systems for 25 years. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Effie McDaniel and his Burks legacy. He is survived by his loving daughters, Brianna and Madisyne Davis; grandson, Jaevion; his "Ma", Joella Davis; brothers, Mark Davis and Chuck (Diane) LeGuillon; sister, Chanti Davis; aunts, Frances Tate, Annette Edmonds and Elove Johnson; fiance, Shelley Sapp; his fur kids, Cisco and Poncho; along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends. Family will receive friends on Thursday, April 8, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon at Sommerville Funeral Services, 1695 Diagonal Rd.,, Akron, OH 44320. Private ceremony will follow for the family. Services will be live streamed at 12:00 noon at sommervillefuneralservice.com Interment Rose Hill Burial Park. 330-836-2725

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Published by Akron Beacon Journal on Apr. 7, 2021.

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Julie Pratt

April 9, 2021

Chris, I am so sorry to miss seeing you and enjoyed time spent together. I have thought of you often and know you are resting and in a better place. Thank you for sharing your time with me. xoxo Julie

Jeannina Anderson

April 8, 2021

I just want to send condolences to the fiancé and family of Chris. I only had the pleasure of meeting him once but I know he meant the world to Shelley. May God bless and comfort you all❤

Jeannina Anderson

April 8, 2021

I only had the pleasure of meeting Chris once but I just wanted to send Love, Light, and most definitely Prayers. I’ve known Shelley for a very long time and I know he meant the world to her. May God bless you and keep you comforted.

JulievPratt

April 7, 2021

Chris, I am crying for selfish reasons. I enjoyed you and was looking forward to lunch ❤. My heart breaks, you be very much Missed! XOXO Julie

Gilda Liggins

April 7, 2021

Chanti and Family,
Sending my deepest sympathy in the homegoing of your love one.
GOD BLESS
Ms Gilda Elston-Liggins
North Carolina

karyn curry

April 7, 2021

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Gary and Paulette Carbaugh

April 7, 2021

We were so sorry to hear of Chris’s passing. We both had the privilege of working with Chris at Hubbell. He was just a great guy. Our sympathies and prayers to the family.RIP Chris.

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