Lorenzo Otis Davis Obituary

The family announces the passing of Lorenzo Otis Davis (Springfield, Illinois) on March 24, 2026. Lorenzo, born on September 26, 1927 in East Saint Louis, Illinois, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Lorenzo Otis Davis to show support.

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.