Christopher J. Davis

Christopher J. Davis obituary, Bark River, MI

Christopher J. Davis

Christopher Davis Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Crawford Funeral Home - Escanaba on Dec. 27, 2025.
Christopher J. Davis, 48, passed away at OSF St. Francis Hospital on Friday, December 19, 2025 from a decade long illness of heart and kidney disease. Chris was born on May 24, 1977 in Escanaba, son to Stephen and Carol (Paulson) Davis. He graduated from Escanaba High School and later attended Bay de Noc Community College.
Chris was employed at various local retail businesses before becoming a stay-at-home parent to his two sons, Dylan and Donovan.
He was an avid Packer fan as well as being extremely knowledgeable about professional sports. He enjoyed riding bikes, tossing the football, watching movies, and playing video games with his sons.
Among survivors include his sons, Dylan and Donovan Davis; parents, Stephen and Carol Davis; sister, Sarah (Dave) Labadie; nephew, Jack Labadie; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Chris is preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents; Aunt, Judy Heinz; Uncle William Davis; cousins, Paul Paulson III; and Greg Davis; and former spouse, Brittney Arp Davis.
A private graveside service will take place in the spring at Lakeview Cemetery.
Messages of condolence can be directed to the family at www.crawfordfuneralhomes.net. The Crawford Funeral Homes are assisting the family.
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