Derrick T. Davis 1951-2020
YOUNGSTOWN — Derrick Thomas Davis, 68, transitioned from his early home to his heavenly home Monday, Jan. 20, 2020, at his home, with his family at his side.
Mr. Davis, affectionately known as “Ricky,” was born Oct. 19, 1951, in Youngstown, a son of John A. McMillan Sr. and Eloise Davis.
He was a 1970 graduate of East High School and had worked at Timpson’s Auto, General Fireproofing, the U. S. Postal Service and was a truck driver. He served 20 years in the Marine Corps.
He was a member of Zion Dominion Youngstown (formerly Jerusalem Baptist Church). He enjoyed fishing, cooking, spending time with his grandchildren, collecting guns and was a motorcyclist with the Brothers of the Hammer.
He leaves to mourn his passing, but to rejoice in his eternal peace, two daughters, Mrs. Cyrstal (Michael) Howell of Youngstown and Brandy Davis of Waldorf, Md.; three sons, Jerry Merchant of Youngstown, Derrick Davis II of Virginia and Sean (Aneesha) Davis of New Jersey; two sisters, Yvonne (Darrel) Brake and Yvette McMillan; a brother, John (Millie) McMillian; 13 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a devoted friend, Kymberly Brancho; two dear cousins, Pam Shivers and Debbie Shivers; close friends, Sofia Phillips, Daniel Smith, Leon Taylor, Raymond Hightower, Bernard and Tamicka Quarrels, Rick Keene and Ronald Robbins; and a host of other family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Shantell Davis; and two grandchildren, Ja’Braya Howell and Effence Davis.
Services will be noon Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020, at L. E. Black, Phillips & Holden Funeral Home. Visitation will be 11 a.m. to noon Wednesday at the funeral home.
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