Tarleton B. "Junior" Davis Jr.

Tarleton B. "Junior" Davis Jr. obituary

Tarleton B. "Junior" Davis Jr.

Upcoming Events

Oct

11

Celebration of Life

2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Orange Township Building

- -, - -

Send Flowers

Tarleton Davis Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services - Bluffton on Sep. 28, 2025.

Publish in a newspaper

Bluffton

Tarleton "Junior" B. Davis Jr., 79, passed away September 27, 2025, at Bridge Hospice Care Center.

Junior was born February 3, 1946 in St. Mary's, Ohio to Tarleton and Virginia (Stormes) Davis who preceded him in death. On October 2, 1970, he married Sharon (Montgomery) Davis who survives.

He was a 1965 graduate of Bluffton High School and attended Lima Technical College. Junior was a proud veteran serving from November of 1965 to February of 1969. He retired after dedicating 30 years to the Ford Motor Company. Junior was a member of the Findlay Moose Lodge #698, the VFW Post 9381 in Ada, and the Bluffton Sportsman's Club. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and being with his friends and family.

Junior is survived by his wife, Sharon Davis of Bluffton; two children, Nicole Davis of McComb and Cody (Meeghan) Davis of Ottawa Lake, Michigan; two grandchildren, Emersyn and Grant Davis of Ottawa Lake, MI; a sister-in-law, Louise Davis of Celina; a sister, Jeanne (Art) Smucker of Sun City, FL; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by: three siblings, Jack Davis, Joanne Ginter, and Jim Davis.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm at the Orange Township Building, 2973 Township Rd 28, Bluffton, OH 45817.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donors choice.

Arrangements are entrusted to Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services - Bluffton.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Sign Tarleton Davis's Guest Book

Not sure what to say?

October 3, 2025

Jane Stewart posted to the memorial.

September 29, 2025

Ronda Davis posted to the memorial.

September 28, 2025

Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services - Bluffton announced events.

2 Entries

Jane Stewart

October 3, 2025

My dear Uncle Jr who was more like my brother will be missed. Luckily he will join my parents who practically raised him. So Sorry for Sharon and the kids we will all miss him so much

Single Memorial Tree

Ronda Davis

Sent Sympathy Gifts including Trees

Showing 1 - 2 of 2 results

Make a Donation
in Tarleton Davis's name

Please consider a donation as requested by the family.

How to support Tarleton's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor Tarleton Davis's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more

Sponsored anonymously

Upcoming Events

Oct

11

Celebration of Life

2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Orange Township Building

- -, - -

Send Flowers