Ronald G. Davis

Ronald Gene Davis, 90, of Bourbonnais, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2026, at his home. He was born February 24, 1936, in Cropsey, Illinois, the son of Bert E. and Ethel Davis of Fairbury, Illinois. Ronald was a gentle and honorable man who devoted his life to his family. He graduated from Fairbury High School in 1954 before continuing his education at Illinois Wesleyan University, where he earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Business in 1958. Ronald proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1959 until 1961. He later received his Master’s Degree in Mathematics from Illinois State University in 1967. Ronald dedicated 30 years of his life to education as a mathematics teacher for Eastridge and Kankakee High School. He took great pride in serving as Math Department Head, as well as coaching and judging Mathletes competitions. In addition to his teaching career, he worked for 24 years in the Sears Automotive Department in Kankakee. He was a devoted 55-year member of Asbury United Methodist Church. His church family was deeply important to him. He sang in the choir, taught Sunday School, and served on the childcare and finance boards along with many other committees over the years. Ronald enjoyed life’s simple pleasures and treasured time spent with those he loved most. He loved golfing, bowling, playing cards — especially Euchre and Bridge — and sharing thousands of games of Aggravation with his wife and family. He will be missed by his wife of 62 years, Linda, of Bourbonnais; a son, Todd (Liisa) of Holly Springs, NC; a son-in-law, Brian Flowers, of Kankakee; six grandchildren;Chase (Casey) of Holly Springs, NC; Michael, of St. Pete Beach, FL; Garrett (Stephanie) of Pasadena, MD; Meghan Ignoffo (Zach) of Ormond Beach, FL; Ashlyn Michelet of New Smyrna Beach, FL; Samantha Michelet of Pearl, MS, and 13 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his cherished daughter, Laura Davis-Flowers; his brothers, Bert and Wayne Davis; and their wives. Private family services will be held at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. A Celebration of his life will take place on Saturday, June 27th, 2026, from noon until 2:30 pm at Tucci’s in Bourbonnais. A lunch will be provided for family and close friends. Memorials may be made to Asbury United Methodist Church.