John R. Davis, 67, Rockford, died at 7:55 a.m. Saturday, October 30, 2010 in Kindred Hospital, Sycamore. Born August 26, 1943 in Mt. Carroll, son of Eugene Davis and Pearl Bade.nbsp; Rockford resident since 1967.nbsp; Married Delores Book in St. Paul Lutheran Church in Oregon on November 19, 1966.nbsp; Employed by Quaker Oats for over 17 years. Member of Calvary Baptist Church since 1972.nbsp; He enjoyed camping and was a Chicago Bears fan.nbsp; John loved the Lord, his family and his wonderful grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife, Delores; son, Aaron, and friend Tanya; grandchildren, Syrina, Aaric, Kallie and Tyler; sisters, Loretta, Debbie, Connie, Cindy, Christy, Donna and Joyce; brothers, Ronald and Donald and numerous nieces and nephews.nbsp; Predeceased by his son Eric in 1996; brother, Raymond and his parents.
Funeral service at 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 3, 2010 in Calvary Baptist Church with Pastor Greg Whitaker officiating.nbsp; Burial in Chapel Hill Cemetery, Freeport.nbsp; Visitation from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday in Fitzgerald Funeral Home amp; Crematory, Mulford Chapel, 1860 S. Mulford Rd. and from 10 am until time of the service at the church on Wednesday. nbsp;In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family.nbsp;