submitted by Deb Thormahlen
The Prophetstown Echo
July 8, 2008
John R. Davis
John R. Davis, 62, Hooppole, IL passed away Saturday, July 5, 2008 at CGH Medical Center, Sterling. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, July 9, 2008 at the Bosma-Gibson Funeral Home, Prophetstown, IL. Pastor Dalmus Meeks and Pastor Joshua Shaw, both of Harvest Time Bible Church, Rock Falls, IL will co-officiate the services. Visitation will be Tuesday, July 8, 2008 at the Bosma-Gibson Funeral Home, Prophetstown from 6-8 p.m. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
John R. Davis was born December 30, 1945 to John and Lavirda (Towle) Davis, East St. Louis, IL He attended grade school in Caseyville, IL and attended St. Stephens Catholic High School in Caseyville, IL. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corp.
John was an over the road truck driver for Vetter Trucking in Hooppole, IL. He was an avid St. Louis Cardinal fan.
Survivors include his loving companion and best friend of 26 years, Sheila Sullivan, of Hooppole, IL, his three children, Trina, John, and Jamie; her seven children; Desiree’ Norberg, Monica (Ron) Grasty, Derek (Rhonda) Norberg, Shanda Norberg, Shauna (Mel) Gallardo, Joshua (Jenn) Shaw, Erin (Jason) Gilbraith; 15 grandchildren; two great granddaughters; his best friends, Henry and Tracy Hilger, Hooppole, IL.
He was predeceased by his parents; one brother, Donald Davis.
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