Robert C. Davis

Robert Cecil Davis, 79, of Irving, died peacefully at home on Sunday, August 18, 2024, with family at his side, after a battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born September 2, 1944, in Irving, the son of Cecil and Gladys Davis. He served in the United States Army 101st Airborne “Screaming Eagle” Division, from 1962 through 1964. On August 23, 1980, he married Sheila Davis in Essex, IL. He retired as a mechanic at ComEd Fossil division in 1999. Robert was a longtime plant manager at Coils Inc. in Dwight, Illinois. Robert met the love of his life during his time at Coils Inc. Robert was a coal miner and worked at Admiral Corporation building and repairing televisions. Robert was a member of the Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Illinois. He was a member of the Mt. Moriah Lodge No. 51 in Hillsboro, IL. As a member of The Masons, he enjoyed making biscuits and gravy for the residents of the town. He loved to be outside and enjoyed mowing. He was always busy with some type of project after retirement. He enjoyed taking breaks during projects to smoke cigars. He had a cigar with him everywhere he went. He loved his dog Birdie who was named after his daughter Krystal, as well as his grand puppies Urley, Taylor, and Carrie. He enjoyed washing, waxing and cleaning his cars. Robert was a fan of football, particularly The Chicago Bears. He would rather listen to the games on the radio to see the game how he imagined. He knew a little bit about everything, was a master of all trades. He never met a stranger. Robert’s family doctor had asked him to talk to one of her patients who suffered with chronic pain. On the day of Robert’s passing, his doctor saw her patient whom she asked Robert to talk to. The man told his doctor that Robert had called him to tell him how the pain pump helped with his pain. The man was grateful for Robert’s kindness. Robert is survived by his loving wife Sheila; two daughters, Krystal Davis of South Wilmington, IL and Minda (Greg) Hoffman of San Clemente, CA; sister Shirley (Jim) Hunter of Indianapolis, IN; Gene Davis of Hillsboro, IL; Mark Davis of Litchfield, IL; two nieces Rhonda (Mark) Rench of Hillsboro, IL and Marina (Paul) Covar of Staunton, IL; one nephew Eddie Northcraft of Nokomis, IL; and several cousins He is preceded in death by his father, Cecil Davis and mother, Gladys Davis; and Robert’s beloved dog, Birdie. Services are private.