Gary P. Davis

Gary P. Davis, 74, of East Peoria passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at Serenity Assisted Living and Memory Care.
Gary was born on July 3, 1949, in Peoria to Edgar and Margaretta (Zamzow) Davis, both of whom preceded him in death. He married Susan M. Kipfer on June 1, 1973 at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Peoria. She survives. He is also survived by three sons: Kevin (Rachel) Davis of Peoria, Brian Davis (Sarah Riskind) of Peoria, and Nicholas Davis (Rebecca Readey) of Seattle; six grandchildren, Cecelia, Owen, Theresa, Henry, Elliott, and Oliver Davis; one brother, Ronald (Kim) Davis of East Peoria; and one sister, Sheryl (Doug) Haig-Peterson of West Peoria.
Gary attended Manual High School, graduating in 1967. He enlisted in the United States Army following high school, serving both in the U.S. and in Vietnam. Throughout the 1980's and 1990's, he worked for Pekin Insurance and Pearl Insurance, in a range of positions from underwriter to executive vice president.
Gary loved music, good food, and Chicago Bears football, and relished any opportunity to share these passions with those he loved. He played the piano and sang in several local bands in the 1960's and 1970's, and he delighted in passing this love for music onto his sons. Gary also loved studying the Bible, spending many hours of his life reading books and taking notes in pursuit of a deeper understanding of his Christian faith.
A Memorial Mass will take place at 10:00 A.M. on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at St. Philomena Catholic Church. Father David M. Kipfer will officiate. A visitation will be held thirty minutes prior to the Mass. Burial of Ashes will be at American Mausoleum, in Peoria, at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Philomena School Tuition Assistance. To donate, please follow the link below and select "Tuition Assistance" under "Fund." https://giving.parishsoft.com/app/giving/stphils
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