Elwood Davis' Obituary
Elwood Davis, 97, of Casey, IL passed away at 3:40 p.m. on Friday, September 9, 2011 at Heartland Nursing Center, Casey, IL. He was born September 20, 1913, in Casey, IL, the son of Orro Davis and Lydia Hartman Davis. On January 26, 1944, he married Violet K. Skipper in Dothan, AL. She passed away on November 2, 2001. Survivors include sons, Gordon Davis and wife Ruth Ann of Casey, IL; Brooke Davis and wife Barb of Casey, IL; Blake Davis and wife Kathy Ann of Newburgh, IN; daughter, Janet Parmenter and husband Kerry of Lindenhurst, IL; grandchildren, Dawn Major of Ozark, MO, Shawn Davis of Portland, OR, Brian Drommer of Mundelein, IL, Lana Leonard of Normal, IL, Micki Kaleta of Memphis, TN, Joshua Davis of San Antonio, TX, Caleb Davis of San Diego, CA and Tory Davis of Casey, IL; great grandchildren, Taylor Major, Lindsey Major, Machayla Leonard, Casey Davis, Mackenzie Leonard, Bailey Major, Eden Kaleta, Zoe Davis, Jackson Davis and Savanah Davis. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife and brother, Boyd Davis. Mr. Davis was a retired after thirty years of employment as a Telephone Technician from CTN to Alltel. He was a WWII US Airforce Veteran and attended the First Baptist Church in Casey, IL. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, September 13, 2011 at the Markwell Funeral Home with Rev. Brooke Davis officiating. Burial will follow in the Washington Street Cemetery, Casey, IL. Visitation will be held from 12 noon to 2 p.m. on Tuesday afternoon at the Markwell Funeral Home, 200 N. Central Ave., Casey, IL. Memorial donations and contributions may be made to the First Southern Baptist Church, 101 W. US Hwy 40, Greenup, IL 62428 or the Casey First Baptist Church, 101 E. Alabama St., Casey, IL 62420. Memorial tributes and condolences may be sent to the family at www.markwellfuneralhome.com. Markwell Funeral Home of Casey, IL is in charge of the arrangements. SERVICES Visitation Tuesday, September 13, 2011 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Markwell Funeral Home 200 N Central Ave Casey, IL 62420 Service Tuesday, September 13, 2011 2:00 PM Markwell Funeral Home 200 N Central Ave Casey, IL 62420
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