Obituary of John Davis

Jonathan Brown Davis, resident of rural Hamburg, Illinois, formally of Carlinville, Illinois and Atwater, Illinois, passed away in his home at the age of 88 surrounded by family on Sunday, April 2, 2023 at 12:55 a.m. John was born on December 7, 1934 in Carlinville, Illinois, to Jonathan E. Davis and Vivian (Brown) Davis. On June 4, 1955 he married his wife Marjorie (Formea) Davis. They were happily married for 67 years. John was a member of St. Francis Assisi Catholic Church in Hardin, Illinois, as well as a past member of Ss Mary and Joseph Catholic Church in Carlinville, Illinois. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus #663 in Carlinville, Illinois, to which he was the Financial Secretary for 20 years. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus #4417 in Hardin, Illinois. He was an honored 4th Degree Knight for Bishop McNichols Assembly 1985. John served many years on the New Calvary Cemetery Board in Carlinville as well as on the School Board in Carlinville. He was a past member of the Board of the Calhoun County Farm Bureau. He worked 20 years as a salesman for Pocklington Seed of Standard City as well as several other seed companies. He was a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather. He was an avid hunter and enjoyed anything associated with farming. John is survived by his wife Marjorie (Formea) Davis, three sons; Jon Paul Davis (Gail) of Carrollton, Stephen Davis (Pam) of Carlinville, Andrew Davis (Karen) of Lake St. Louis, three daughters; Ann Hankins of Gillespie, Juliana Rakers of rural Hamburg, and Regina Eschbacher (Robert) of St. Louis, sixteen grandchildren, and twenty- five great grandchildren, sister-in-law Judy Davis of Copper Harbor, Michigan, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. John was proceeded in death by his parents previously named, sisters Jean Chamberlin, Doris Leffleman, and brother Robert S. Davis. Visitation will be Monday, April 10, 2023 from 9:00-11:00 am at Ss Mary and Joseph Catholic Church, Carlinville, Illinois. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 am. Memorials can be made to a St. Francis Assisi Church in Hardin, Illinois, or to New Calvary Cemetary in Carlinville, Illinois, in John’s name.