Herbert Leon Davis Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Herbert Leon Davis (Springfield, Illinois), who passed away on February 17, 2024 at the age of 94. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by : his parents, John Cecil Davis Sr. and Vear Edna Cox-Davis; his grandfather Reverend John Doc Davis; and his wife Delilah. He is survived by : his daughter Monica Davis of Georgia; his siblings, John Cecil Davis, Jr. and Pearl; his brother-in-law Floyd Day Sr.; his sister Cora; his brothers-in-law, Charles Rhoades and James Simmons; his nieces and nephews, Bruce, Floyd Day Jr., Lonnie Davis, Belinda Lanier and Cheryl Davis; his great-nephew Christopher Madison; his cousin Helen Bowen of Colp, IL.; his son Gary Davis (Retha) of Pomona California; his grandchildren, Garia, Tarra Davis of California, Ricky, Ryan Johnson Sr. of Virginia, Monica Spurgeon and Arthur Cooper Jr. of Georgia; his great grandchildren, Ryan Johnson, Jr., Anthony Spurgeon Jr. and Ava Spurgeon; his sister Christine Davis-Simmons of Chicago, IL; his cousins, Wanda Timms of Springfield, Marcella Clark, Mary Ann Duncan, Denver Powers of Colp, IL and Richard Bowen; his nieces, Doretta Crawford, Michelle Rhoades Briggity of Springfield and Patricia Davis of Chicago; his cousin Gwenetta Kincaid; and his close friend Linda Dickerson. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
