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John DAVIS Obituary
Age 82, of Greenville, lost his fourteen-month fight with congestive heart failure on Monday, November 30th just after midnight. John was born in
Chicago July 27, 1939. He lived in many places across Ohio throughout the course of his early life—New Town, Cleveland, and then to Ashland where a young co-ed stole his heart with her mother's
Sunday roast beef (his soon-to-be wife of 58 years, Martha Whittington). His professional
career was spent in the classroom and as a salesman, though his true passion was always teaching. He was a celebrated coach of football, baseball, golf, basketball, and track. In his later years, he enjoyed being a part of the Lady Wave Softball Team's successful program. His final teaching/coaching assignment was to donate his remains to the Boonshoft School of Medicine at Wright State University. His hobbies included golf, bridge, and travel. John and his wife, Marty, were avid travelers, visiting all 50 states and several foreign countries. John is survived by his wife, Marty; son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Gretchen Davis; daughter and son-in-law, Jill Davis and Javier Navas; grandchildren Kelcie, Tripp (Janet), Noah, Sophia and Raquel; and great-grandson Henry. Memorial
contributions can be made to Everheart Hospice or St. Paul's Episcopal Church. In his honor, a wake will be held January 29th at the Greenville Elks.
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peter j grillot
December 14, 2021
Mr. Davis was a great teacher. I had him and his wife Mrs. Davis for teachers at Ansonia High School. My thoughts and prayers go out to Mrs. Davis and her family.
Michele Cox and family .
December 13, 2021
We are so sorry to hear this , we send our condolences to you all.
Marilyn. Petty
December 13, 2021
Our family is so sorry for your loss
Shelia Reichard
December 12, 2021
Jill and family,
Keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers. Your dad will be fondly remembered by many of us at GHS. I especially remember the Christmas treats that he loved to share! Sending hugs.
James and Bonnie Doseck
December 11, 2021
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
chris tilton
December 10, 2021
He was a good coach and I appreciate his dedication and drive. Our class had the best record ever at North - for one year. Then the class of '78 was undefeated and blew us out of the water!
Doug Reed
December 10, 2021
I am sorry to hear of John's passing. I enjoyed playing for him and coaching with him. Condolences to the entire family
Jack and Gloria Horner
December 10, 2021
Our Deepest Sympathy to: Marty, Mark , and Jill ....and their spouse's and the grandchildren.
Our thoughts and prayers with all of you at this time.
Love,
Jack and Gloria Horner
Greenville, Ohio
Michelle (Coppess) Hiestand
December 9, 2021
Mrs. Davis and family.
I was so shocked to see that John has passed away. I loved it when John would work at the High school subbing. Also I will treasure the girls neon softball hoodie he gave me as it was his.
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
John & Beverly Moore
December 9, 2021
Dear Marty and family,
So sorry to learn of John's passing. We have many fond memories from our times spent together at GCC. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
With sympathy, John & Bev
Kevin Kester
December 8, 2021
I'm so very sorry to hear of Johns passing. I remember him being a frequent visitor to our classroom taught by Mrs. Davis when I was in 8th grade, these visits usually resulted in a good round of laughter at some point. It was easy to see that the two of them belonged together. Mark and Jill have always been a wonderful example to of who John and Marty have been to our community. God bless you all..
Teddi Blocher
December 8, 2021
My deepest sympathy to you Marty and your family.
Doris Brinker
December 7, 2021
So sorry for the lossof John, he was a great guy and great friend. John was an avid golfer and played a lot of gold with my husband Jack. He was a fun guy to be around and I have great memories of John at track
meets with John as starter. I could have many stories of John and Jack but room does not allow.
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