Leo E. Davis

Leo was born November 8, 1964, the son of Lawrence V. and Joanne Shilling Davis. He married Susan Linae Prince on June 26, 2020, in South Pekin, IL.

Leo graduated from Farmington High School in Farmington, IL and was employed as a lead rail car man for Wheelworx North Railroad in Pekin for many years. He loved playing video games and coaching JFL. Leo was a huge Kiss fan and an avid Chicago Cubs and Chicago Bears fan.

He is survived by his wife, Susan Davis of South Pekin; children, Bradley “Brad” L. (wife, Annette) Davis of Hastings, NE, Katelynn M. (husband, Bryson) Madden of Metamora, IL, and Mallori R. (husband, Dennis) Upchurch of Washington, IL; step-sons, Scott (wife, Emily) Basso of Lincoln and Tyler Basso of Athens; four grandsons; father, Lawrence “Larry” (wife, Sharon) Davis of Hanna City, IL; mother, Joanne Harris of Arvada, CO; two brothers; five step-sisters; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Visitation and Funeral Ceremony: Family will receive friends from 10:00 – 10:45 a.m. on Saturday, August 1, 2020, at Boardman-Smith Funeral Home, 800 South Grand Avenue West, Springfield. A funeral ceremony will follow at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Tyler Basso officiating. Illinois COVID-19 guidelines will be followed, requiring face coverings and limiting attendance to 50 guests at one time. Family and friends may view the live stream at https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/2121013

Burial will follow at McKinnie Cemetery in Springfield.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Third Presbyterian Church, c/o Leo Davis End of Life expenses, 1030 N. 7th St., Springfield, IL 62702.