Fred W. Davis 1956-2024

He was born Jan. 7, 1956, in Canton, a son of the late Joe and Juanita Knight Davis. He was raised by his Aunt Mary and Uncle Nelson Taylor.

Fred played football and was declared the best defensive tackle in Trumbull County. He was a graduate of LaBrae High School. He enjoyed fishing, camping and spending time with his grandchildren and his dog, Jake. He was an excellent father and grandfather figure to many. Fred took great enjoyment from supporting The Ohio State Buckeyes and Cleveland Browns and Cleveland Indians sports teams. He coached Little League baseball, LAC.

Fred married his high school sweetheart, the former Lois Benson, on Aug. 16, 1975. Fred was employed as a production operator at Johnsonite for 27 years. Fred attended Braceville and Southington Christian churches.

He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Lois (Benson) Davis; son, Daniel (Heidi) Davis; siblings, Ernie (Belinda), Tracy, Mark, Brian (Delta) and Tonia; grandchildren, Alexis, Anthony, Camryn, Paege and Jojo, and countless nieces and nephews.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Dana, Roger, James Luther and Jim; his sisters, Sandy and Tammy, and brother-in-law, Eric.

Services will be at noon Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024, at Carl W. Hall Funeral Home, where Pastor Matthew Brobst will officiate.

Friends may call from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024, at Carl W. Hall Funeral Home. Interment will be in Southington Reformed Cemetery, Southington, following the service.

Services have been entrusted to the Carl W. Hall Funeral Home.

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