December 27, 1953 – December 3, 2022
Alonzo Edward “Lonnie” Davis, 68, Sheridan, passed away on Saturday afternoon, December 3, 2022, at Riverview Health in Noblesville. Born on December 27, 1953, in Frankenmuth, Mich., he was the son of the late Boyden and Cleo (Gregoreoff) Davis.
Lonnie made the decision to serve his country in the United States Marine Corps. In addition to being stationed at Camp Lejeune, he spent time in the Philippines and Japan, allowing him the opportunity to see some beautiful parts of the world. During his 15 years in the Corps, he would serve as a both a mechanics instructor and a Staff Sergeant. It was a true honor for Lonnie to earn the title of United States Marine.
Over the years, Lonnie worked for many different companies, including Boss Hoss Motorcycles, and most recently, Fabcon of Westfield, where he worked in both welding and maintenance.
Lonnie attended the Sheridan Church of God. Becoming part of such a loving church family was both a blessing and a comfort in his life.
Family always came first for Lonnie. Everything that he did was done with his family in mind. Life was never about possessions and accolades, it was about seeing the smile on his kids’ faces, and the eyes of his grandchildren light up whenever they saw him.
Lonnie is survived by the love of his life, his wife of 29 years, Jackie (Smith) Davis. She and Lonnie were married on June 4, 1993. Also surviving are his son, Alonzo Davis, Jr. (Sharon) of South Carolina; daughters, Krysta Davis (John) of Sheridan; Janah Chassereau (Tyler) of Sheridan, Nicole Chassereau (Chris) of South Carolina, and Marianne Crapse of South Carolina; grandchildren, Ava Garrett, Avery Garrett, Baylor Davis, Stevie Grimes, Maddie Grimes, Passion Causey, Tiffany Mosley, Rebekah Mixon, Alyssa Crapse, Zachary McPeak, and Rae Davis; brother, Boyden Davis (Susan) of Michigan; sister, Kathy Davis of Michigan; and by his brothers- and sisters-in-law, Janice York, Henry Smith (Dohna), Bill Smith (Rachel), Brenda Morrison, and Gale Smith; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Boyden and Cleo (Gregoreoff) Davis; mother- and father-in-law, June and Baylor Smith; brothers-in-law, Edward York, Howard Smith, and John Smith; his grandmother, Lillian; and his uncle, Joe.
A celebration of Lonnie’s life will be held at 4 p.m. on Sunday, December 11, 2022, at Kercheval Funeral Home, 306 E. 10th St., Sheridan, with visitation from 2 p.m. until the time of service. Pastor George Cooper will be officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be presented to the Wounded Warrior Project.
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