John Davis Obituary (1949 - 2011)

John Davis, 62, Lifelong resident ofElwood, passed away onDecember 28, 2011 at St. Vincent Mercy Hospital in Elwood, following an unexpected illness. John was born on June 15, 1949 to Retherand Emma May (Bradford) Davis in New Castle. OnAugust 30, 1975, he married Diann (Reeves) Davis she passed away on February 2, 2009. He retired in 2007 from State Plating, and was a life member of the Elwood V.F.W. Post 5782 Men's Auxiliary. He will be remember for always starting a story with "I got news" John was a simple and kind man that will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Johnis survived by his , 2 Sons - Mark (Madison) Sosbe of Jacksonville, Fl, Randy Davis of Elwood, IN; Daughter - Marci Davis; 7 Grandchildren - Derek Sosbe, Kiley Sosbe, Coy Whitfill, Catie Whitfill, Shay Davis, Payton Davis, RandallDavis; Sister - Letha (Bob) Hinds of Elwood; 2 Brothers - Jim (Angie) Davis of Elwood, Jack (Cindy) Davis of Elwood, and Several Nieces & Nephews He was preceded in death by Father, RetherDavis, Wife,Diann Davis. Visitation will be held Thursday, January 05, 2012 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm at Dunnichay Funeral Home, Elwood, Indiana. The Elwood V.F.W. will do a Memorial Service at 7:00 PM on Thursday at the funeral home. Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 6, 2012, 11:00 am at the Dunnichay Funeral Home, Elwood, Indiana, with Tom King, officiating. Burial will take place in the Forrestville Cemetery. Online condolences can be given at www.dunnichayfuneralhome.com