Born on January 2, 1950 in Anna to William and Majorie (Brown) Davis. Together since the early 1990’s Gary and Cathy (Sangalli) married July 16, 2020 in Pekin.
Surviving are his wife; six children, Shelly (Jim) Klieber of Pekin, Kevin (Ashlee) Davis of Midlothian, Texas, Brian Davis of Morton, Nathan Davis of Pekin, Justin (Katie) Sangalli of Washington, and Ryan (Kat) Sangalli of Pekin; thirteen grandchildren, Cameron, Cody, Austin, Tyler, Cade, Audrey, Tripp, Sammy, Jaxon, Harper, Grace, Gwen, Noah; one great-granddaughter, Maggie; one brother, Chad Davis of Louisiana; one sister, Sue Dupree of Texas and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Richard Brown and his beloved dog, Willie.
Gary was a veteran of the United States Army.
He was a self-employed truck driver owning and operating Gary
Davis and Sons Trucking.
He was a member of the Bethel Baptist Church in Pekin.
Gary’s memorial service will be at 6 p.m. Thursday, October 22, 2026 at Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin. Pastor Mark Baer and Pastor Steven Rowell will officiate. A memorial visitation will be held one hour before the service Thursday at the funeral home. Cremation has been accorded.
Memorial contributions may be made to Greater Peoria Honor Flight P.O.Box 5072, Peoria, Illinois, 61601 or Illinois CancerCare Foundation, 8940 Wood Sage Road, Peoria, Illinois 61615.
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