Ronald Ernest

Davis

Ronald Ernest Davis, son of the late Ernest Davis and Wilda (Stogdill) Davis, was born in Chicago, Illinois, on June 21, 1944. He departed this life at his residence in Ellington, Missouri, on February 20, 2024, at the age of 79.

On December 4, 1965, in Rushville, Illinois, Ronald was united in marriage to Margaret Francis Mearna and to this loving union three children were born. Margaret preceded him in death on May 12, 1996. Ronald later married Doris Hodo on June 2, 1997. She preceded him in death on June 5, 2018. Ronald was a Veteran of the United States Army. He was of the Baptist faith. Ronald was a proud Teamster of the 705 Union. He was a huge Chicago Cubs fan and enjoyed fishing, camping, woodworking, gambling, and playing bingo.  Ronald didn't know a stranger, he loved talking to everyone and playing jokes on them.

Ronald was preceded in death by his parents, first wife, second wife, step child, Bobby Hodo, three brothers, Elise, Larry and Paul Davis, and one sister, Lenna Fredericksen.

Ronald is survived by two sons, Ronald (Kelly) Davis of Panama City, Florida, and Daniel (Stacy) Davis of Hebron, Indiana, one daughter, Sherise (Mark) Lopez of Monee, Illinois, two step children, Rhona (David) Hodo and Christy (Dean) Hodo all of Wilmington, Illinois, two sisters, Sandra (Bill) Mearna of Indiana, and Patti Mineer of Florida, 8 grandchildren, Kyle Davis, Bradley (Holly) Davis, Nicole (Ryan) Comer, Cameron Lopez, Diana Davis, Colby Lopez, Kya Davis and Gavin Davis, 5 great-grandchildren, Milo, Dominic, Vincent, Leo and Amor Davis, and a host of nieces and nephews. Ronald will be deeply missed by his family and friends who will mourn his passing.

There will be a Graveside Service held on Monday, February 26, 2024, at 12:30PM at the Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, Illinois

In lieu of flowers please make donations to a Veterans Organization of your choice