Daniel R. “Danny” Davis, 62, of Rockford, IL, passed away suddenly, Saturday morning, January 28, 2023 in his home. He was born February 17, 1960, the son of Margie Day and raised with the help of Judy Jeffers-Sager. He married his sweetheart, Renee Boyd, on January 17, 1983. Danny was a tow truck driver for many years. He was an avid collector of Hot Wheels Cars. He adored his dog and always could be found with Pepsi in his hand. He was a baseball coach for the Greater Rockford Baseball League and he enjoyed helping out with the concession stand. Danny loved cheering on the Chicago Bears and was known for always pulling pranks on friends and family. Most of all, he adored his family.
Danny is loved and missed by his wife, Renee Davis; children, Danielle (Jose) Chavez, Jennifer Davis and Amanda (Brandon Moser) Davis; grandchildren, Rebecca, Ryan (Marissa), Brennan, Aaron, Mariana, Thalia, Kayleana, Tyler, Ozzy, Emmy, Tiana and Brantley; his mother, Margie Day; his aunt, Judy (Richard) Jeffers-Sager, who was a second mother to him; siblings, Janet, Diane (Mike), Donna (James), Lonnie, and Angela; best friend, John Kemp; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his uncle, Rex Jeffers, who was like a father to him; grandson, Daniel; brother, Donnie and granny, Mary Moore.
A visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m, Thursday, February 2, 2023 at Advantage Funeral Home, 7000 W. State St, Rockford, IL 61102. A funeral service will be held at 12:00 p.m., Friday, February 3, 2023 at the funeral home. Entombment in Willwood Burial Park. To share a condolence, please visit www.advantagerockford.com.