Barney Davis Obituary (1923 - 2017)

Barney Davis, 93, of Argenta, IL passed away on Tuesday, September 26, 2017 at Fair Havens Christian Home. A service to honor and celebrate Barneys life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, October 2, 2017 at Dawson & Wikoff North Chapel. The family will receive friends for a time of visitation from 3:00-5:00 p.m. on Sunday. Barney will be laid to rest in Friends Creek Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to Millikin University or St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital. Barney was born on October 13, 1923 in Libertyville, IL, the son of Edgar and Vida (Palmer) Davis. He married Norma Louise Lamb on September 13, 1946. Barney proudly served in the United States Air Force during WWII. He retired from Caterpillar Tractor Co. and had previously worked as a prison guard in Joliet, IL. Barney was a life member of Cisco American Legion and a member of the Caterpillar Retirees Club. He enjoyed gardening, boating, eating out, traveling, bowling on Decatur leagues and was an avid St. Louis Cardinal fan. Barney is survived by his wife: Norma Louise Davis of Argenta, IL; daughter: Marilyn Davis of Decatur, IL; brother: Lester (Pat) Davis of Inverness, FL; fur child: Charlie Daniels Davis. He was preceded in death by his parents, ten brothers and sisters. The family wishes to thank the staff at SIU and Fair Havens Christian Home for the kindness they showed Barney in his final days. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.dawson-wikoff.com.