- Date Of Birth: June 15, 1928
- Date Of Death: March 16, 2016
- State: Illinois
Jesse L. “Señor” Davis, 87, of Spring Valley, passed away at 6:55 AM Wednesday (March 16, 2016) at Heritage Health in Peru.
He was born on June 15, 1928 in St. Louis, MO to Jesse C. & Ida (Kleinlein) Davis. He married the former Florence Baima on July 28, 1971 at the Red Door in Peru. She preceded him in death on December 2, 2003.
He is survived by children: Jeff Davis of Austin, TX, Jay Davis of Spring Valley, IL and Debby Maurer of Spring Valley, IL; grandchildren: Jacob Davis of New York, Jackie (Cody) Foster of Seattle, WA, Amy (Erik )Sorensen of Dover, Rachel (Danny)Williamson of Montgomery, Nick (Shannon) Peltier of Abilene, TX and Laura, Traci, and April McCullough; 9 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild; 3 sisters: Ida Fraser of Westminister, CO, Peggy Flynn of St. Louis, MO, and Cecil (Dick) Miller of Florida and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife and two sons: Jon Davis and Terry McCullough.
He resided in Spring Valley most of his life and graduated from with a Bachelors in St.
He was a Spanish teacher in Hennepin, Putnam County, Hall & LaMoille. He also taught English to Spanish children. He was a much loved mentor to fellow teachers and students.
Mr. Davis was known as an avid “backyard” farmer, which in later years turned into 5-gallon bucket heirloom tomatoes on the deck. He also was the family wine marker–sometimes good, sometimes not, but all drank it anyway. Lots of laughs, some tears, but always, he had a life-lesson to teach as that was his passion. Until the day he passed there was always at least 1 or 2 former students a month who recognized him out and about. “Until we meet again, Adios Señor Davis.”
