Ralph Ivan Davis, 75, of Mulkeytown, IL passed away April 4, 2016 at Marshall Browning Hospital Emergency Room, in Du Quoin, IL.
Mr. Davis was born on February 5, 1941, in Herrin, IL, the son of Ralph Davis and Myrtle (Miller) Davis.
He married Laura Jean Davis on October 29, 1966 and she survives.
Mr. Davis was a coal miner at CONSOL Coal Company, in Sesser, for 22 years. He was a member of the Mulkeytown Christian Church and a member fo the American Legion, Christopher, IL.
Mr. Davis is survived by his children, Bill and Robin Acord, Mulkeytown, IL; grandchildren Stephanie Cambron, Benton, IL and Ryan Acord, of Mulkeytown, IL; great-grandchildren Gauge L Hagerman, Harper Cambron and Hudson Cambron; sister Mable Chapman, Herrin, IL, and step-sister Elaine Gottlieb, San Antonio, TX.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Mr. Davis’ wishes were to be cremated. Graveside funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, April 8, 2016 at Mulkeytown Cemetery with the Rev. Kurt Jensen officiating. Friends and family are asked to meet at the cemetery.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the American Legion in Christopher or to St Jude’s Children’s Hospital, envelopes will be available at the graveside service.
Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher, IL is in charge of arrangements.
For more information go to www.gilbertfuneralhomes.com.
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