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Cleo Davis
PETERSBURG, IL - Cleo Davis, 86, of Petersburg, died on Tuesday, May 20, 2014 at St. John's Hospice in Springfield, Ill.
He was born Aug. 30, 1927, in Liberty Ky., the son of Wade and Carrie (Barnett) Davis.
Cleo is survived by his wife of 68 years, Catherine; his children: Rodney (Debbie) Davis of Petersburg, Joyce Davis of Springfield, Janice (Charles) McLaughlin of Chatham, Anita Davis of Petersburg and Royce (Debbie) Davis of Tallula; brother, Clifford (Mari Lou) Davis of Cincinnati Ohio; sisters, Jewel Tedder of Tallula and Jean Williams of Liberty, Ky.; 13 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sons: Boyd "Don" Davis, Larry M. Davis and Roger L. Davis; grandsons, Larry Michael and Cleo Matthew Davis; brothers, Merle Davis and Charles W. "Cracker" Davis; and sister, Lina Mae Smith.
Cleo was a Veteran of WWII, proudly serving in the U.S. Army. He served as City of Petersburg Water Superintendent until his retirement in 1994.
He was an avid Chicago White Sox Fan, served as a Deacon at the First Baptist Church in Petersburg for many years and was an avid gardener. He was a loyal husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather and thoroughly enjoyed spending time with his family.
Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, May 22, at Hurley Funeral Home in Petersburg. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 23 at First Baptist Church in Petersburg, the Rev. Rob Gallion officiating. Burial will be at Rose Hill Cemetery with full military honors.
Memorials may be directed to: First Baptist Church in Petersburg or St. John's Hospice.
The family is being assisted by Hurley Funeral Home in Petersburg. Condolences may be left at www.hurleyfh.com.
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for Cleo DAVIS
Phyllis Storey
May 23, 2014
Anita, sorry for your loss.
May 22, 2014
Anita, I am sorry to hear about your Dad, our prayers are with you and your family.
Kris Anderson & Alan Shemwell
Sherry Hidlebaugh
May 22, 2014
Anita,
Thinking of you and your family.
Debbie Lash
May 22, 2014
Thoughts & prayers for the entire family. David & Debbie Lash
Linda Gravelle
May 22, 2014
I am so sorry to hear that uncle Cleo has left us. He is going to be so happy in heaven, and he will be watching over us till we see him again. I am praying for the family.
Bobbie Deason
May 21, 2014
Anita and family, so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Ron Sandack
May 21, 2014
Joyce, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ron and Kevan Sandack
Cheryl & Dennis Wesr
May 21, 2014
So sorry for the loss of Cleo. May your wonderful memories help you through this time. You are all like an extended family. Hugs!
Mary Jane Thomson Jackson
May 21, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Stephanie Fuller
May 21, 2014
Anita, I am very sorry for your loss. Hugs and happy thoughts for you and your family.
Joanne (Fleck) Gaston
May 21, 2014
Janice, Anita, and the entire Davis family. My sincerest condolences on the loss of your father. My prayers will be with you all during this difficult time.
Jim and Phyl Haddick
May 21, 2014
our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Linley and Rebecca White
May 21, 2014
Rest in peace Cleo. Sympathies to the Davis family.
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