Terry L. Davis, of Cassopolis

Published 9:04 am Thursday, December 12, 2019

Feb. 25, 1947 — Nov. 27, 2019

Terry Lee Davis, 72, of Cassopolis, died peacefully early Wednesday morning, Nov. 27, 2019, in the comfort of his family’s presence.

He was born Feb. 25, 1947, in South Bend, the oldest of three children of Sherman and Mary Davis.

He married Theodora Ann Birmele on Feb. 14, 1991, in Cassopolis.

Terry loved spending time with family, especially playing cards. He liked being outside and reading countless books. He could devour a book a day. Even while battling cancer, Terry laughed at life because of his strong faith.

Terry will be greatly missed by family and friends.

He is survived by his wife of almost 29 years, Ann Davis, of Cassopolis; children, Windy (Ron) Proctor, of Cassopolis, Buffy Davis, of Dowagiac, Karrie (Micah) Davis-Tartt, of Dowagiac, Kate (Ken) Swift, of Parrish, Florida, Roland J. Gillette Jr., of Dover, Delaware, Jaime (Chad) Simon, of Three Rivers, David (Suzy) Gillette, of Tracey, California; 16 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one sister, Deborah (Bob) Mortimore, of Cassopolis; one brother, Larry (Patty) Davis, of Marcellus; and a host of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Family and friends will gather at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, for a celebration of his life in Diamond Cove Missionary Church, 22820 Diamond Cove St., Cassopolis, followed by Military Honors. The Reverend Charlie Keller will officiate.

The family prefers contributions in memory of Terry to Diamond Cove Missionary Church, 22820 Diamond Cove St., Cassopolis, MI 49031.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Connelly Chapel Wagner Family Funerals, Cassopolis. Please share a memory or a message online: wagnercares.com.