Donny R. Davis

Donny R. Davis, 51, of Galesburg, died at 10:22 a.m. Monday, January 16, 2017 at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago.

He was born September 12, 1965, in Clarksdale, Mississippi, the son of Roy Wade and Charlie Davis. He married Kimberly S. Cassell on August 17, 2009 in Rock Island, Illinois.

He is survived by his wife, Kimberly; his father, Roy (and Jimmye) Wade of Bellwood, Illinois; his mother, Charlie Williams of Galesburg; a daughter, Af’Rika Davis of Tupelo, Mississippi; a son, Donny “D.J.” Davis of Houston, Texas; a granddaughter, Addyson; a special niece, Journey; a brother, Douglas Davis of Chicago; and three sisters, Tonya Davis of Chicago, and Tametia Williams and Tisha Davis, both of Toledo, Ohio.

Donny was raised and educated in Clarksdale, Mississippi, graduating from high school there in 1983. He attended South Suburban Community College. Donny worked for Mars, Inc. for many years before becoming an engineer with the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad in 2004.

Donny was a member of W.L. Darrow Masonic Lodge #10 in Galesburg. He was a fan of all sports and was a devoted Chicago Cubs fan. Donny enjoyed barbequing and spending time with his friends.

Donny served in the United States Army for three years.

Visitation will be 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday, January 21, 2017 at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Guardian Angels Humane Society. Online condolences may be made at www.h-p-w.com.