Charles Davis

CHARLES A. DAVIS, 82 LOVING HUSBAND, FATHER, GRANDFATHER, GREAT-GRANDFATHER AND BROTHER ROCKFORD - Charles A. Davis, 82, of Rockford died at 5 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012, in Emeritus at Rockford. Born Sept. 13, 1929, in Effingham, son of Virgil H. and Dorothy E. (Bailey) Davis. Graduated from East High School in 1948, and was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Married Marlene Johnson on Nov. 20, 1953. Founder and vice president of Hudapack Metal Treating. Attended Heartland Community Church and was a volunteer at OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center for several years. Charles enjoyed all sports, especially playing a lot of golf in later years. He enjoyed fishing in Canada and was very active in fast pitch softball in his younger years, having played on several excellent local teams. Loved to travel and vacation in Aruba. He was a good grandfather who loved and enjoyed his grandchildren. Survivors include wife, Marlene; children, Lori (Mark) Udell of Wytheville, Va., Steven (Sandy) Davis of Caledonia and Greg (Pam) Davis of Rockford; grandchildren, Andy (Liz) Udell, Karla (Joshua) Yates, Bryce Davis, Marissa (Matt) Nyberg, Kristin and Joe Davis; great-grandson, Jaxon Yates; brother, Raymond (Liz) Davis; several nieces, nephews and numerous friends. Predeceased by his parents; sister, Virginia Arnold; and brother, Noble Davis. A private celebration of Charles's life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Rockford Rescue Mission, 715 W. State St., Rockford, IL 61102 or to the charity of donor's choice. The family was assisted by Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory, Mulford Chapel, 1860 S. Mulford Road. Express condolences or share memories at www.fitzgeraldfh.com.