Roy Davis

Roy Charles Davis, age 91, of St. Johns, Michigan, died Thursday, July 14, 2011 at Hazel Findlay, St. Johns, Michigan.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, July 24, 2011 from 2-4 P.M. at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Johns Chapel and a Memorial Service will follow at 4:00 P.M., Pastor Kathy Leydorf will officiate. Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Elsie, Michigan.

Roy was born in Elsie, Michigan on December 31, 1919, the son of A.C. and Hazel M. (Ohler) Davis. Roy graduated from Elsie High School with the class of 1938. On January 4, 1943 he married Emily Jones in Detroit, Michigan. Roy served his country in the US Army during WWII. He resided most of his life in St. Johns, Michigan.

Roy was a drainage contractor, he owned antique autos, and enjoyed restoring antique trucks. He loved music. Roy was a former Clinton County Road Commissioner, and served on French School Board. He was a member of the American Legion Post #502, and the 12th Armored Division (Hellcats), and the St. Johns Masonic Lodge. He was a member of Lowe United Methodist Church.

Survivors include his wife Emily Davis of St. Johns, MI, daughter Holly (Ron) Phinney of St. Johns, MI, son Alan (Bev) Davis of St. Johns, MI, daughter Delia (Alan) Anderson of Portales, NM, daughter Lisa Thurston of St. Johns, MI, 10 grandchildren, and 14 great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his parents, and 3 brothers; Fay, Gilbert & Arthur Davis.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Lowe United Methodist Church or Hazel I Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns, Michigan. Online condolences can be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes St. Johns Chapel St. Johns, Michigan.

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