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John Davis Obituary
John Michael Davis, 72, of Findlay, passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2024.
He was born Feb. 28, 1952, in Bellevue, to Robert L. and Helen (Walters) Davis.
John married Susan Fisher on June 12, 1976, and she survives along with his mother, Helen Davis; three sons, Ryan Andrew (Rachel) Davis of Cincinnati, Kyle Landon (Kristin) Davis of Columbus Grove, and Justin Michael (Magdalena) Davis of Austin, Texas; grandchildren, Caiden, Caleb, Keegan, Kyiah, and Kayanna; brother, Robert Davis of Oak Harbor; and sisters, Susie Anson of Cleveland and Stacey (Matt) Timmons of St. George, Utah.
He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Davis; and two brothers, Tom and Jim Davis.
John worked as a Mechanical Engineer for Midwest Laser and Omega Design. He was a soccer referee and coach and served on Hancock Soccer Board. He was also a Cubmaster in Cub Scouts. John was a proud and active member of Lions International for 46 years where he served as District Governor three separate times and served as Cabinet Treasurer. John was also Winter Retreat Chair, State Conventions Chair, Compliance Chair, and Diabetes Chair. He was also Treasurer for Ohio Lions Pediatric Cancer Foundation and Secretary/Treasurer of PDG Association.
Visitation will be 1 p.m. Monday, July 15, 2024, until the time of John's funeral at 3 p.m. at COLDREN-CRATES FUNERAL HOME. Pastor Denny Coates, PDG Dan Ritter, and PDG Ralph Stuebs will officiate. Private family burial will take place later in Sandusky.
Memorial contributions can be made in memory of John to Ohio Lions Pediatric Cancer Foundation, LCIF, or Ohio Lions OH1 (note Diabetes in memo).
Online condolences can be expressed to the family by visiting coldrencrates.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Walt Miller
July 14, 2024
So sorry to hear about John, we worked together at Lowe's for a long time, and he would always help me if I asked him or not. John will be missed by many.
Jill Scholes
July 12, 2024
Dear Sue and family,
We were so shocked to see Johns obituary. Remembering being in the neighborhood with you all and Justin and Andrews friendship. Please accept our sympathy and know we are thinking of you all.
Jill and Ray Scholes
Mary Ingram
July 11, 2024
So sorry to read about John´s passing. I worked with him at Lowe´s. We had some fun times. My thoughts and prayers are with you all!
Neil Bevere
July 11, 2024
My association with John was mainly through the Lions PDG Association when I was president. John was a very devoted Lion and gave of his time and talents endlessly. He will be greatly missed and we send our love and condolences to Sue and John's family . Sincerely, PDG Neil Bevere
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