Edward C. “Chuck” Davis, 74, of Jacksonville, formerly of Rushville, died at 6:10 p.m. Feb. 22, 2020, at Prairie Village Healthcare Center in Jacksonville.Edward C. “Chuck” Davis, 74, of Jacksonville, formerly of Rushville, died at 6:10 p.m. Feb. 22, 2020, at Prairie Village Healthcare Center in Jacksonville.
He was born Jan. 1, 1946, in Rushville, the son of James T. “Moe” and Wilma Ward Davis.
Surviving are two sons, Timmy Lee (and Rachel) Davis of Versailles and Richard (and Mindy) Davis of Rushville; his mother, Wilma Davis of Rushville; one sister, Nancy Rice of Rushville; nine grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his father.
A 1965 graduate of Rushville High School, he first worked at Bartlow Brothers in Rushville and later at Bohn Aluminum in Beardstown. He then was self-employed as owner of Davis Welding. He also drove a truck for L&N in Rushville, retiring in 1995, due to health issues.
He was of the Methodist faith and member of the Midwest Truckers Association. As a child, he made and raced go carts.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Wood Funeral Home in Rushville with David Haney officiating. Burial will follow at the Rushville City Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 10-11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to Schuyler County Humane Society or Memorial Hospice.
Condolences may be sent to www.woodfh.net.
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