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2025
John Davis Obituary
Born: September 28, 1949
Died: April 10, 2025 in Ft. Myers Beach, FL
John Allan Davis, formerly of DeKalb, Illinois, passed away quietly at his home in Florida, surrounded by his loving family, his wife, Sandra, daughter, Amanda (Davis) Zirzow, and sister, Marjorie (Davis) Hargrave on April 10, 2025.
He was born in Dekalb on September 28, 1949 to Forest and Cora Jean Davis. He married Sandra on October 26, 1968. John was drafted into the Army June 25, 1969. After serving a year in the States and completing NCO training, he was sent to Vietnam as a combat engineer with the 101st Airborne Division where he received 2 Bronze Stars. After he returned home, he worked at JCI in Sycamore until he retired in 2003. After retirement, John held part-time jobs. He worked for the DeKalb School District and the Voluntary Action Center delivering Meals on Wheels.
John was a founding member and President of the DeKalb County Chapter of VietNow for 15 years, as well as, served as a director on the National Board of VetNow for 30 years. VietNow provided assistance in many ways to Vietnam veterans and their families.
John and Sandra moved to Florida in 2019. They had many happy years together. John fought 5 different kinds of cancer. He was a fighter, but in the end, cancer won.
He was proceeded in death by his son, Randall (Randy) John Davis, and parents, Forest and Cora Jean Davis.
There will be a celebration of his life on May 16 at noon at the Real Connection Church in Dekalb, followed by lunch at the VFW in Sycamore at 1 pm.
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Memories and Condolences
for John Davis
Keith Rynko
May 17, 2025
I worked with John at Wolohan Lbr. My 1st at day Wolohan's, John took me to the 4x12x5/8 drywall and told me to help him take 2 sheets. We lifted the drywall onto our shoulders and we started to walk. We walked around the whole lumber yard and put the drywall back where we started. He then looked at me and said "that is how you carry drywall". Never forgot that.
Festus & Beatrice Mwinzi
May 12, 2025
Sorry to hear about John´s passing. May the Lord keep him and comfort the whole family.
Ilah McDermott Buitenwerf
May 7, 2025
I´m so sorry Sandy. Grade School to High School to the preparation for your wedding. John was a great man. I hope someday to reconnect with you. God bless you and your family.
William and Sandy Coulter
May 4, 2025
We are sorry for John`s family loss John was very helpful and friendly person always willing to be there if you needed him John was a good family man We were glad to have known him he will be missed William and Sandl Coulter
Deanna (Lundgren) Forst
May 2, 2025
We spent a lot of time with John and Sandy when we were growing up. My parents were good friends of theirs. I am so sorry to hear of his passing. He was a good man for sure.
Sandy, I'm not sure if you knew, but I lost Scott two years ago. Please reach out. I'd love to hear from you.
Blessings to all of you.
Love, Deanna
Keith Rynko
May 1, 2025
John was a very likeable person and was a coworker at Wolohan Lumber Co..
Paul Kallembach
May 1, 2025
I met John in High school we became good friends after returning from Vietnam.
We shared many things including cancer from Agent Orange but Our proudest accomplishment was helping fellow Veterans. RIP Soldier you've done a great job. God Bless
John Albion
April 30, 2025
I worked with John at JCI and attended high school together. When I think of John one word comes to mind, integrity. John was a kind soul and treated everyone with respect. He fought many battles in his life and won them all with hard work. RIP John.
Cindy Minnihan
April 30, 2025
Sandy and Amanda, we are so sorry to hear of John´s passing. He fought the good fight. Love and prayers, Mark and Cindy Minnihan
Linda Castro Nygard
April 30, 2025
Sandy and Mandy, I´m sorry to read of John´s passing but may you feel God´s arms of comfort surrounding you.
R. James Caldwell
April 30, 2025
Sandy, Amanda, and Marjorie;
I got to know John when we first started at Johnson Control. He was very mellow guy, when we work together and when I work for him through the years.
May John (RIP)..
R.Jim Caldwell
( Sorry I will not be able to make the celebration due to my health issues!)
Pam Brockhaus
April 30, 2025
Rest in peace, John. You have fought a very hard battle for a long time. You were one of the strongest I ever met. And a good friend for 55 years. I´ll never forget you. Prayers to Sandy, Amanda and family.
Gail Knutson
April 29, 2025
I worked with John at Wolohan Lumber years ago. Great Guy. It was clear he was proud to serve his country
Bill Nicklas
April 29, 2025
John served faithfully in everything he did. He was humble, dedicated, and a very hard worker. A good soldier and a good man. My condolences to his family and friends.
Bill Nicklas
Joe Hart
April 29, 2025
I did not know John well but we were classmates at DeKalb High School, class of 1967. His obituary tells the story of a good man who lived a life of devotion to his country, his God and his loving family while courageously battling a terrible disease. May he rest in peace.
Cheryle Holdridge Redmon Coleman
April 29, 2025
Sandy &family so sorry to hear of John's death. Thoughts and prayers to you. Hugs Sandy.
Kandi Talley
April 24, 2025
Sandy, Amanda & Margie, I am so very sorry for your loss of John. You all are in my thoughts & prayers.
Kandi
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