Dennis 'Denny' Davis

Dennis “Denny” Davis

Age 71, of Joliet, Illinois, passed away peacefully at Lightways Hospice House on Thursday, April 25th, 2024. A loving husband, father, and “pappy”, he was surrounded by his family, and wrapped in love, comfort, and grace. Denny was kind and quick-witted, and his laughter and smile will forever be missed.

Denny was born and raised in Oak Ridge, TN by his adoring parents. He attended Oliver Springs High School, where he played basketball, and graduated in 1971. The next year, he moved to Braidwood, IL, beginning his career as a Chemical Process Technician. Denny was a dedicated and steadfast employee of LyondellBasell Industries, where he retired after 25 years.

Denny was stubborn in pursuit of his goals, morals, values, and beliefs; however, he always considered his family as his greatest joy and accomplishment. Denny devoted his life to his wife, Cheryl and daughter, Kristina. Denny and Cheryl were married in 1986, in Joliet, IL, where they grew in love each passing year, building a home in each other. Their missing piece was born in 1990, beginning a lifetime of loyalty and adventure as a family. Often a stoic man, Denny exuded unmatched adoration for his grandchildren, who brought even more light to an already overflowing heart. A man of few words, his family knew his love to be constant and reliable.

Denny enjoyed fishing, hunting, perfecting his lawn, and cheering on the Chicago White Sox and Chicago Bears. Some of his greatest memories were his fishing trips to Wisconsin and Canada. He loved to travel, taking yearly vacations to Vegas, soaking up the sun in the Caribbean with his family, and seeing the wonders of Europe with the love of his life for their 25th anniversary. In retirement, he fulfilled one of his dreams and bought his first Harley, where he became quite a motorcycle enthusiast.

Survived by his devoted wife, Cheryl (Allison) Davis, daughter Kristina (Andrew) Merzlock, grandchildren Kylie, Tristan, Audrey, and Ellowyn Merzlock, as well as his oldest daughter Carmen (Mason) Moore and granddaughter Marley, who always remained in his head and heart. Numerous dear family members remain in Tennessee. Preceded in death by his parents, Joe Ray and Helen Davis, and brother, Michael Davis.

In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes memorial donations be made to Lightways Hospice House, in Denny’s name, for their compassionate and professional care, which the Davis family will forever be grateful.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Carlson Holmquist-Sayles Funeral Home, 2320 Black Rd., Joliet, IL 60435, on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 from 2:00 P.M.-6:00 P.M.

For more information, please call 815-744-0022, or visit www.CHSFUNERAL.com