Lorenzo Otis Davis Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Lorenzo Otis Davis (Springfield, Illinois), born in East Saint Louis, Illinois, who passed away on March 24, 2026, at the age of 98, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Tony Otis Davis and Una Lee Wooldridge; his siblings, Carl, James and Margrett; and his wife Esther Berniece Davis (Gibson).

He is survived by: his children, Mark Davis, Karen Doerfler, Karla Davis and Darlene Davis; his great grandchild Scott Davis; his grandson Brian Davis (Sheryl); his children, Bryce, Cameron, Jeremy Doerfler and Abel (Nathaniel Doerfler); his grandchildren, Christian, Evan, Elliette, Nora, Brianna Doerfler, Michael Davis and Amanda Elshoff (Thomas); and his sons, Ezekiel and Levi.