Clyde Davis, 96, of Mt. Vernon, Illinois, died at St. Mary's Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, Illinois on Thursday, March 30, 2006 at 8:25 A.M.

He was born on July 13, 1909 in DuBois,Illinois a son to Isaac Davis and Effie (Mann) Davis.

He married Velma Karraker on May 20, 1938 and she died on September 6, 1982.

Clyde was retired from Webber Township High School as a janitor, previously had worked as a Carman in the Chicago Northwestern Railroad.

VISITATION was 5:00 to 8:00 PM Saturday, April 1, 2006 at Hughey Funeral Home in Mount Vernon, Illinois.

GRAVESIDE SERVICES were held Sunday, April 2, 2006 at 3:00 P.M. at Flint Cemetery in Belle Rive, Illinois with Reverend Merritt Strickland officiating. BURIAL followed.

Surviving Family Members include 3 Daughters: Judy Roberts and husband John, Keenes, Illinois, Carolyn Young and husband Danny, Mt. Vernon, Illinois and Peggy Davis, Mt. Vernon, Illinois,

6 Grandchildren, 8 Great Grandchildren, Several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

His parents, wife, Son: Billy Gene Davis, 4 Brothers and 2 Sisters preceded him in death.

Mr. Davis was a Christian. For those who wish, memorials may be given to the Adam Lee Lorance Memorial Art Scholarship or the Alyssa Dawn Lorance Memorial Theatre Scholarship and will be accepted at the funeral home or may be mailed to Hughey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 721, Mt. Vernon, Illinois 62864.

Source: Hughey Funeral Home
Date: March 2006
Submitted by: Sandy (Whalen) Bauer