Edward Davis

Edward Doyle Davis, 65, of Crossville, IL, died Saturday, February 9, 2013, at his home. He was born April 4, 1947, in Martinsville, IN, the son of Mel and Helen (Bachelor) Davis. He was married to Pamella A. (Hinman) Davis and she survives.

Ed was a member of the First Baptist Church in Carmi, IL. He was a mechanic and an avid motorcycle enthusiast and loved hunting and fishing and the outdoors. Spending time with his family was central to Eds life and he enjoyed all types of outdoor cooking. He was especially known as a connoisseur of foods prepared with his smoker.

Survivors include his wife, Pam of Crossville; mother-in-law Mary Hinman of Grayville, IL; sons Curt (Ginger) Davis of Grayville, Tony (Charity) Dorworth of Keensburg, IL, Chad (Natasha) Hershey of Sims, IL, Denny (Anita) Davis of Hamilton, MI; daughters Colleen Allison of Ft. Branch, IN, Beth (Jack) Robertson of Holland, MI, Carolyn (Jeff) Guelich of Oak Grove, MN, Donna (Chris) Kozak of Hamilton, MI, Deanna Bailey of Leesville, OH, Chrissie (Scott) Hood of North Pole, AK; brother Richard Davis of Belmont, IL; sister Melva Vogel of Flora, IL; 27 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Mel and Helen Davis; daughter Melva Dorworth; three brothers; and one sister.

In keeping with Eds wishes, his remains were cremated. Visitation and memorial service will be Wednesday, February 13, at the First Baptist Church in Carmi. Visitation is at 4 pm and memorial service is at 6 pm.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Marion, Illinois.

Visitation: First Baptist Church Carmi, February 13, 2013 - 4pm

Service: First Baptist Church Carmi, February 13, 2013 - 6pm

Memorials: Hospice of Marion, Illinois