Roy J. Davis

Roy J. Davis 95 of DeKalb passed away Thursday, March 16, 2023, at Aperion Care in DeKalb.  He was born June 14, 1927, in DeKalb and was the son of Jesse and Cora (Matthews) Davis.

Roy was a welding foreman at Barber Greene in DeKalb for 30 plus years, retiring in 1989. He married Marilyn L. Olson on December 19, 1947, and they just celebrated their 75 ^th wedding anniversary.

He served in the United States Army during WWII stationed in Germany. He was a member of the DeKalb Moose Lodge #586, The DeKalb American Legion Post #66.  He enjoyed bowling, golfing, and spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren especially attending all of their sporting events. Roy enjoyed spending time with his family, which always put a smile on his face. Roy taught his grandson Jason how to fish and they both enjoyed their many fishing trips. Roy and Marilyn enjoyed being snowbirds in Florida after retirement. While enjoying retirement you could find him on the golf course or watching any sport on TV with his favorites being the Chicago Cubs, Bears and Bulls.

Survivors include: wife Marilyn of DeKalb, daughter Linda Gahlbeck of DeKalb, Son in law Joseph McGonigle grandchildren; Tracey (LeRoy) Geske of DeKalb, Amy (Daniel) Haban of Florida, Jason (Kristin) Goff of Sycamore. Great grandchildren; Kayley, Jacob, and McKenzie Garland, Prudence and Freyja Haban, Kaitlyn, Brayden, and Colleen Goff and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter Diane Davis, and grandson Steven Goff, brothers: Lloyd, Ozzie, Ward, and Forrest.

Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at 11:00am at Finch Funeral Home in DeKalb with Pastor Marty Marks officiating. Burial will be immediately following the service at Fairview Park Cemetery with full military honors by American Legion Post #66.  Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at 10:00am until the time of service at the funeral home.  Memorials can 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 815-758-3841.