Darwin Joe Davis, 75, of Vandalia, Illinois, went to his Heavenly home on Monday, October 14, 2024, at St. Anthony’s Hospital in Effingham, IL.
Services will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, October 19, 2024, at Family Worship Center, Vandalia, IL with Pastor Tracy Zimmerman officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Rural Ramsey, IL. Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, Saturday, October 19, 2024, at Family Worship Center, Vandalia, IL. Memorials can be made to Family Worship Center Food Pantry. Miller Funeral Home, Vandalia, IL, is in charge of arrangements. Online memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.millerfh.net.
Joe led a full life with a family that loved him dearly. He was born May 2, 1949, in Wenonah, IL, the son of Wilbur H. & Elsie Maggie (Murkin) Davis. Joe married Sylvia Ann Hebenstreit on June 20, 1970, in Oconee, IL at Sacred Heart Church. He was 13 years old when he started hanging drywall and would continue constructing and remodeling homes for the next 50 years. He was an avid sports fan including watching his own children play, being at every game cheering them on. He loved a good laugh and to playfully tease and joke with people. Family game night was a favorite, playing Rummy or Play 9. He loved to hunt, garden, and spend time outside any way he could. Joe was a devout follower of Jesus Christ and a member at the Family Worship Center. He helped with the Food Pantry at FWC making many trips to Bloomington to pick up charitable donations. His family knows that he is dancing in the stars with Jesus and Jonathan. We will all be together again one day.
He is survived by: Wife – Sylvia Davis, Vandalia, IL; Sons – Joseph Davis & Amanda and Timothy Davis, all of Ramsey, IL; Daughters – Christina Jones & Chuck, Effingham, IL, Laura Hill & Jay, Ramsey, IL, Sarah Phelps, Ramsey, IL, and Mary Philpot & Zeke, Vandalia, IL; 11 Grandchildren; 5 Great Grandchildren; Brothers – Gerald Davis, Moweaqua, IL, and Gail Davis and Barbara, Ramsey, IL; Many Nieces and Nephews.
Preceded in death by: Son – Jonathan Davis; Parents; Brothers – Harold, Doyet, Darrel, Everett, and Donald Davis.
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