Roy Dale Davis' Obituary
Roy Dale Davis, 84, of Westfield, IL passed away at 8:20 a.m. on Thursday, November 25, 2010 at Casey Health Care Center, Casey, IL. He was born August 13, 1926 in Westfield, IL, the son of Edward Oscar "Pete" Davis and Ruth M. Lacy Davis. On February 12, 1946, he married Mary Louise Glenn in Westfield, IL. Survivors include his wife of sixty-four years, Mary Davis of Westfield, IL; son, David Davis and wife Julie of Westfield, IL; son, Jim Davis and wife Linda of Martinsville, IL; son, Raymond "Arkie" Davis and wife Lora of Westfield, IL; daughter, Joy Hupp and husband Dayrel of Westfield, IL; brothers, Arthur Davis of Flora, IL; Perry Davis and wife Naomi of Westfield, IL and Rex Davis and wife Elaine of Fairmount, IL; sisters, Denzel Richardson of Casey, IL; Mary Ratts of Rantoul, IL; Kay Smith and husband Larry of Casey, IL and Roberta Boyer of Casey, IL; grandchildren, Kevin (Sandy) Currey; Troy (Arnetta) Davis; Jennifer (Tony) Holtschlag; Shannon (Kendra) Davis; Shane Davis, Amanda (Chet) Burns; Tracy (Scott) Trossen; Trisha (James) Gilbert; Jared (Tasha) Hupp; Neeley (Stevie) Hawkins; sixteen great grandchildren and the staff and residents of Casey Health Care, whom they also consider family. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Clayton and Dayne Davis and grandson, Jeremy Davis. Dale was a WWII US Navy Veteran. He was a retired Lineman for CIPS after 20 years. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, November 29, 2010 at Markwell Funeral Home, Casey, IL with Rev. Tom Marsh officiating. Burial will follow in the Maple Hill Cemetery, Westfield, IL with graveside military rites by the Westfield and Kansas American Legion. Visitation will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday afternoon at the Markwell Funeral Home, Casey, IL. Memorial donations and contributions may be made to Casey Health Care Garden Project, 100 NE Fifteenth St., Casey, IL 62420. Memorial tributes and condolences may be sent to the family at www.markwellfuneralhome.com. Markwell Funeral Home of Casey - Westfield, IL is in charge of arrangements. SERVICES Visitation Sunday, November 28, 2010 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Markwell Funeral Home 200 N Central Ave Casey, IL 62420 Service Monday, November 29, 2010 1:00 PM Markwell Funeral Home 200 N Central Ave Casey, IL 62420
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