John Davis

John Franklin Davis of Orestes passed away on May 20th 2022 at his residence surrounded by his loved ones.

John was born in Alexandria, IN on Dec. 7, 1944 and was the son of Phillip F. and Lillian F (Waymire) Davis.

John served his country in the Indiana National Guard. He worked at several different places over the years including RedGold, FDL, Mudds Plumbing, and operating heavy machinery for many different corporations. He use to drag race at the Muncie Dragway where he won dozens of trophies. He raced motorcycles at Arms Camp Speedway. He enjoyed talking on the CB with the handle Goldfish. He was an avid NASCAR and Indianapolis Colts fan. He was a member of the Orestes Baptist Church.

Left to cherish his memory is his ex-wife Marcella (Fridley) Davis; his children Johnny (kelly) Davis, Crystal (Davis) Deckard, Jeremy Davis and Jetlan Davis. Grandchildren Karrie (Justin) Shipley, Kasey (Cody) Davis, Katelyn ( Bryce)Davis, Royce Beeman, Caneena Beeman, Ceenan Ellis, Christopher Deckard, Tiffany Deckard, Samantha Madore; his great-grandchildren, Shyanne, Thomas, Brenden, Miah, Jayden, Kendrick, Mahogany, Adam, Devin, Kaydence, Jensen, Ryleigh, Kallen, Raylenn, Huxley, Oaklei, Paizley, Paighton, Isaiah, Octavia, Odin, Zahara, and Ever; and his sister Karen Walden.

He was processed in death by his parents Phillip and Lillian Davis. Brother Dannie Davis. Sister Patricia (Davis) Rush, twin sons Jerry and Joey.
A funeral service will be held on Thursday, May 26, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. in Whetsel Funeral Service, Park Ave. Chapel, Alexandria, IN with Rev Courtley Granger officiating. Burial will be in Forrestville Cemetery, Summitville. Friends may visit John’s family at the funeral home on Thursday, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m
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Whetsel Funeral Service is honored to care for John and serve the Davis family.