Samuel Davis

Minonk – Samuel Lee Davis, 55 of Minonk went to be with the love of his life, Judith Davis, on March 2, 2012, at his home, surrounded by family members.  He has suffered for over a year with cancer. 

His funeral services will be 3:00 PM Thursday, March 8, 2012 at Calvert – Johnson & Froelich Memorial Home, Minonk with Rev. Ray Barclay officiating.  Burial will follow in Minonk Township Cemetery, Minonk.  Visitation will be from 1:00 until time of service 3:00 PM at the memorial home.  The family requests casual attire for the service.

Memorials may be made to the family for medical and burial expenses.

Sam was born October 8, 1956 in Pontiac, the son of William V. and Evelyn M. Adams Davis.  He married Judith K. Davis in March of 1982.  She died February 11, 2012.

Surviving is a daughter, Candi Sue (Kiel) Middleton of Minonk; 4 grandchildren, Tamaira, Sierra, and Telayna Davis and Geordan Pilger; his mother-in-law, Rachel Thorpe of Minonk; four brothers, George Paul Dorn of Morton, William Davis of Minonk, Joe Davis of Alabama, and Gabriel Davis of Chillicothe; and several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and 3 brothers, Walter, Jim and Mark.

Sam had worked for Petri Brothers, American Buildings, SMF Inc and then Shell.  He was an avid professional wrestling fan.

 Sam was known for always having a smile on his face.

Obituary and condolences may be sent through www.calvertmemorial.com.