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COSHOCTON -- Benny Davis Jr., fondly known as Yer, 65, passed away Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020.
He was born Oct. 9, 1955, in Youngstown, to the late Benny and Lillian E. Harris Davis Sr.
Benny graduated from Youngstown South High School in 1973, then moved to Coshocton and worked for AEP for 40 years before retiring. On July 26, 1980, he married Debra Spencer Davis, who preceded him in death Sept. 29, 2017.
He was an avid golfer, basketball player and bowler. Benny enjoyed a good card game of bid whist and loved his Ohio State Buckeyes and the sweet sound of the O'Jays, but most of all, he loved spending time with his family.
Benny is survived by his two sons, Eric and Bryan Davis, both of Coshocton; his granddaughter, Miyah Davis of Coshocton; siblings, Anthony Davis of Kent, Laurie Davis of Youngstown and Alan Jennings of Youngstown; sisters-in-law, Lucille Williams of Grand Prairie, Texas, Ethel (Will) Murray-Barlow of Columbus and Patricia (Clayton) Corley of Grand Prairie, Texas; brother-in-law, Dennis (Debra) Lilly of Fairfield, Ala.; and may nieces, nephews and cousins.
Along with his parents and wife, Benny was preceded in death by one brother, James Davis.
Calling hours will be held Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Given-Dawson-Paisley Funeral Home. Due to health and safety concerns related to COVID-19, social distancing measures will be in place. Everyone is also required to wear a face mask at all times for the health and safety of guests and employees.
Funeral services will begin at 1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Alan Jennings officiating. Burial will take place at a later date.
An online memorial can be viewed at www.given -dawson-paisleyfh.com.
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