Dec 8, 2020

John W. Davis, 79, of Canonsburg, passed away Friday, December 4, 2020, in Canonsburg Hospital. He is forever with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

He was born May 2, 1941, in National Hill, South Fayette Township, a son of Roscoe and Lucille Michell Davis.

Mr. Davis was a 1960 graduate of South Fayette High School, where he was a standout athlete in football, baseball and soccer.

John worked at the former Western Center for more than 20 years before his retirement as facilities manager in 2001.

He was an active member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Canonsburg, where he had served in numerous capacities including deacon and trustee and was a member of the Men’s Choir.

On June 29, 1963, he married Charlene Butler, who survives.

Also surviving are a daughter, Tracy Davis of Canonsburg; two sons, Wayne Davis (Heidi) of Bridgeville and John Davis Jr. of Canonsburg; three grandchildren, Ryan, Jett and Jade Davis; a sister, Roe Davis-Thomas (Larry) of National Hill, South Fayette Township; and many nieces and nephews.

Deceased are five brothers, Charles, Eugene, Roscoe Jr., Clarence and Glen Davis; and a sister, Norma Hill.

Due to present circumstances, all services will be private.

Arrangements have ben entrusted to the Mcllvaine-Speakman Funeral Home Ltd., Robert K. Mcllvaine, owner/supervisor, 27 Cherry Avenue, Houston, PA 15342.

Condolences may be left by viewing the obituary at www.mclivaine-speakman.com.