Ralph M. Davis

Ralph Marty Davis, 77, of DeKalb, passed on August 11, 2021, at O.S.F. St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford. He was born December 27, 1943, in Eagan, TN, the second of four sons of Luster and Hazel J. (Davis) Davis.

Ralph was especially proud of his 56 plus year marriage to Susan A. (Russie) Davis, on June 12, 1965, at St. Mary Catholic Church in DeKalb, and the family they raised together. Ralph worked for the DeKalb Walmart for 20 plus years, and he had also worked at the DeKalb Clinic, and A.O. Smith in DeKalb, and Driv-Loc in Sycamore. He enjoyed going to the Chicago Cub games, and enjoyed watching the Chicago Blackhawks, and Bulls games, and watching W.W.F., and A.A.A. wrestling. He also loved watching old time westerns (Gun Smoke, Rifle Man, Raw Hide, Bonanza).  Enjoyed gardening and took pride in his yard.

Ralph is survived by his wife Susan A. (Russie) Davis, and was the father of four, Anthony Davis, Jerry Davis, Marc (Allyson) Davis and Darin (Julie) Davis; grandfather of Ashley (Nate) Preston and Justin (Kennedy) Davis, and great-grandfather of Elizabeth Preston. Brother of the late Donald (Bea) Davis Sr and is survived by his younger brothers Dennis (Carolyn) Davis and Jerry (Jacky) Davis both of Kentucky; dear brother-in-law, uncle, cousin and friend.

Funeral mass will be held on Tuesday August 17 ^th 2021, at 10:30AM at St. Mary Catholic Church in DeKalb with Father Dean Russell officiating.  Burial will follow funeral mass at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery in DeKalb.  Visitation will be held on Monday August 16 ^th 2021, at 5:00pm to 7:00pm at Finch Funeral Home in DeKalb.  In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the family to be established at a later date.  Arrangements were entrusted to Finch Funeral Home 310 Oak St. DeKalb, IL 60115.

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