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Scott Davis Obituary
Cottage Hills - Scott Alan Davis, 72,passed away Sunday, May 26, 2024, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital surrounded by his family.
Scott was born Feb. 19, 1952, in Alton, IL to Buddy & lola Davis, the 2nd child of 8.
He married Mary Bricker on Sept. 29, 2012, in Cottage Hills.
Scott served his country in the USAF for 20 years, retiring as Master Sergeant in 1992. He received numerous commendations, medals, awards, and achievements. After completing his military service, he moved back to the area and worked as a Bailiff for the Madison County Courthouse, retiring in 2012. He also served as the President of AFSCME Local #799 and was a true advocate for the people.
Everyone who knew Scott loved him. He was a good storyteller and jokester. He loved his family, music, dancing and gambling.
He is survived by the love of his life, Mary; as well as his first wife, Reva and their sons, Scott Davis of Alton and Cory Davis of Las Vegas, Nevada; his grandchildren, Jasmine (Matthew Mueller) Davis of Alton, Matthew Davis of Glen Carbon, K.C. (Ashley) Kluesner of Brigham City, Utah, and Charles Davis of Las Vegas; his great grandchild, Hailey Kluesner of Utah; his sisters, Dawn (Harold) Schallenberg of Bethalto, Marla (Kevin Johnessee) Davis of Edwardsville; brothers, Steve (Carol) Davis of Bethalto, Mike Davis of South Roxana, Brian (Tina) Davis of Bethalto, Brady (Kady Reese) Davis of Wood River, Aunt and Uncle Gary (Jeanie) Hunt of Bethalto and Aunt Nancy Davis of St. Charles, MO; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
He is also survived by his bonus grandchildren Tyler Bricker, Sawyer (Sara) Bricker, and Bailey (Drew) Schwan; and bonus great grandchildren, T.J. Bricker, Jasper Bricker, and Archer Schwan.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Danny Davis, a nephew, Shane Davis, maternal grandparents, Victor and Verma Davis; paternal grandparents, Ralph & Helen Hunt, and Everett (Pete) Davis.
Visitation will be Friday, June 21 at Paynic Home for Funerals in Rosewood Heights from 11 a.m. until time of services at 1:00 p.m. Burial with full military honors will follow at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis.
Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or the American Stroke Foundation.
An online guestbook is available at www.paynicfh.com
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Memories and Condolences
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American Heart Association
May 30, 2024
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
Rhonda Long
May 29, 2024
Uncle Scott, I fell in love with your great sense of humor and fun-loving spirit from the first time I met you. I could see that you and Aunt Mary were definitely meant for each other. Pat and I will miss you greatly. See you on the other side my uncle and friend. I will be looking for your infectious smile.
Ray canner
May 29, 2024
Scott was the life of a party An outgoing guy with a great sense of humor Mary I offer my condolence in the loss of Scott I truly am sorry Ray Canner
nancy brakeville
May 28, 2024
What memories i have working with Scott for 15 years Sorry for the Families Loss
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