Clarence (Fred) Davis

IN MEMORY OF: Clarence (Fred) Davis Serving Location: CRAIN PLEASANT GROVE-MURDALE FUNERAL HOME 31 Memorial Drive, Murphysboro, Illinois Clarence (Fred) Davis, age 94 passed on November 30, 2025 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale surrounded by loved ones. Fred was born on September 21, 1931 to Clarence and Anna (Heininger) Davis. He married Donna (Carter) Davis on September 20, 1997; she survives. Fred was a Veteran of the United States Air Force serving during the Korean war, after returning home Fred attended SIU University graduating as a Mechanical Engineer. Fred then pursued becoming a Private Charter and Commercial IFR rated Airline Pilot At which time he ended up owning his own flight school at SI Airport. As Instructor, he taught many people in the region. As part of his service, he filled in for Air Illinois when needed. Fred was the owner and operator of Davis Excavating Service For 60 years and was known for his endless days on a track hoe, taking pride in turning dirt into masterpiece's. His technique was unmatched and was one of his greatest successes. Fred was a member of Local 318 Operating Engineers for 60 years. Fred enjoyed many hobbies such as motocross racing where he took first place trophies at the age of 42. Fred had a passion for street bike riding and was a member of the BMW riders club. He had an avid love of golf. He was fluent in multiple languages and could often be heard teaching himself to learn a new one. Of all the things Fred enjoyed his greatest passion was for flying. Some of his flight adventures included flying attorneys to court rooms across the country, the transport of patients to medical destinations including their final resting place. He traveled the country including flights to Alaska for hunting trips. He held close to his heart the many friends that flew with him and that he met along the way. His stories were fascinating. When asked if he ever grew tired of flying his response was "No, I love it up here, no pain, no sorrow, no sadness, no war or hunger, just me and God." Fred fulfilled his later years spending time with his two brothers, Jim and Don proclaiming to solve the world's problems. Most likely if you were to see Fred, he was on his lawn mower for the love of running equipment. The people that come to know Fred were fascinated to listen to the many ventures of Fred's life and enjoyed stopping by for a story or two. Other Survivors include three sons, Mark E Davis of Carbondale, IL, Fred Davis of St. Petersburg, FL, son by choice, Jan Mazurek of Cobden IL. three daughters, Annette Bloodworth of Herrin IL, Janet (Leonard) Davis Rhodes of Clearwater, FL, and Diane (Jim) Kolmes of Chicago, IL, two brothers, Jim (Faith) Davis and Don Davis, one sister in-law Jennifer (William) Wyatt, two brothers in- law, David Carter and Jeff (Judy) Carter,18 grandchildren, and many great grandchildren, along with many loved nieces and nephews Preceding him in death are his parents and two sons, Randy Davis and Kevin Davis, two sisters, Anna Rose Davis of Murphysboro and Maude Sides of Anna. Funeral Service with Full Military Rites accorded by the American Legion Post 127 will be held on Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 4:00 PM with Rev. Jim Easton officiating at Crain Pleasant Grove – Murdale Funeral Home. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 2:00 PM until 4:00 PM at the funeral home. Inurnment will be held at later date at Murdale Gardens of Memory. Crain Pleasant Grove-Murdale Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Clarence (Fred) Davis

September 21, 1931 - November 30, 2025