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Jerry Michael Davis, 77, of Collinsville, IL, born Wednesday, June 15, 1945, in Anna, IL, passed away Saturday, April 8, 2023 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in Saint Louis, MO.
Jerry taught in Collinsville Unit School District #10. He was a member of Bethel Baptist Church in Troy, IL, former member of Winstanley Baptist Church in Fairview Heights, IL, R.O.M.E.O. of Winstanley Baptist Church, the Illinois Retired Teachers Association, and the Madison County Retired Teachers Association. Jerry was a 1963 graduate of BTHS. He served our county in the United States Air Force. Jerry gave the gift of life by being an organ tissue donor.
He was preceded in death by his:
- Son, Jon Michael Davis
- Parents, James O. and Elsie, nee Theis, Davis
- Brothers:
- James P. (Linda) Davis
- Joseph A. Davis
- Nephew, James R. Davis
- Brother-in-law, Stephen Henry
- Father-in-law, Joel Melton.
He is survived by his:
- Loving wife of 48 years, Jolene Davis, nee Melton, of Collinsville, IL
- Daughters:
- Julianne (Chris) Novich of Troy, IL
- Jennifer (Jeremy) Brown of Pocahontas, IL
- Son, Joshua (Melissa) Davis of Richmond Heights, MO
- Grandchildren:
- Jocelynn and Aiden Novich
- Ethan (Kahlan) and Maryann Brown
- Max, Emmett, and Simon Davis
- Sisters:
- Gloria Jean (George) Williams of Belleville, IL
- Janice Henry of Belleville, IL
- Brother, Jeffrey (Tammie) Davis of Belleville, IL
- Sister-in-law, Joyce Davis of Belleville, IL
- Mother-in-law, Etta Melton, of Belleville, IL
- Many dear nieces, nephews, in-laws and cousins
Jerry enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, especially watching them play sports. He also enjoyed golf, fishing and Cardinal baseball. He will be remembered as a husband, father, Paw Paw, brother, uncle, friend, teacher and coach.
Memorials: Memorials may be made to the Lake Sallateeska Baptist Camp (https://www.ibsa.org/lake-sallateeska/)
Visitation: Visitation from 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm, Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at Bethel Baptist Church in Troy, IL.
Funeral: Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 am, Thursday, April 13, 2023 at Bethel Baptist Church, with Pastor Tim Lewis officiating.
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Terry Yocks
Jerry was one of those guys that was always smiling. It was fun to see him coming down the highschool halls with that ever present grin. I think he was a good wrestler also. Was looking forward to seeing him again at the 60 year reunion. He'll be there in spirit!!
Harry Saunders
I am sad to hear of Jerry's passing. It was always fun to visit with Jerry at class functions over the years. We knew him as "Pee Wee" when we were playing little league baseball together on th Roesch Enamal team. I always greeted him that way when we saw each other and we both had to laugh at how far back that nickname went. He was a good athlete and loved sports. Terry was right on in his comments about Jerry. That friendly smile and greeting was always there when I saw him. I sure will miss him at future class events, especially the 60th this September.