Roger William Davis

Roger William Davis, Sr., passed away Thursday, October 19, 2023, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Jacksonville, Florida on March 20, 1941, to the late Lonnie Lee Davis, Sr. and Florida Broward Davis. He was a lifelong resident in the Garden City area of Jacksonville, Florida. Roger worked in the construction industry for over 50 years and retired as a superintendent with Dana B. Kenyon Company in 2008. He is preceded in death by his siblings, Lonnie Jr., Kenneth, Marjorie, John, Berkley, and Joseph. Survivors include his brothers, Stanley and George; wife of 41 years, Diane Norman Davis; children, Kimberly Lynn Kelley, Roger William Davis, Jr. (Vivian), Melissa Annett Clay (Dennis), and Terri Lynn Munson (Ron); 8 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Roger was a 32nd degree Mason and a member of the Masonic Lodge # 306 F.A. & M. He was a veteran who served in the US Army. Roger was a caring man who enjoyed spending time with his family, farming, gardening, and raising livestock. Roger was more than a husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was an inspiration to others. He leaves behind a legacy that will not be forgotten. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at 4 p.m. in the chapel of Cedar Bay Funeral Home, 405 New Berlin Road, Jacksonville. The family will receive friends on Tuesday starting at 3 p.m.. Interment with military honors will be held on Friday, November 24, 2023, at 9:30 am in the Jacksonville National Cemetery, Jacksonville, Florida.

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