Donald Paul “Donnie” Davis, 81, of Mount Carmel, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at home. He was born on December 24, 1943, in Gibson County, Indiana, the son of Conrad W. and Irene (Snow) Davis. He married Bonnie M. Birkla on July 10, 1974, in Princeton Indiana and they enjoyed forty-eight years of marriage until her passing on August 20, 2022.
Donnie was employed at Mt. Carmel Public Utility Company from which he retired. He also has worked as a truck driver, which fueled his enthusiasm for building models of semi-trucks. Donnie was a talented mechanic and enjoyed working on cars. In his spare time, he enjoyed gardening and working in the flower beds. Donnie was a St. Louis Cardinals Baseball fan and also enjoyed following the Chicago Bears Football. He loved his family dearly and was proud that his grandchildren called him “Poppy”. Donnie was a member of Parkview Christian Church, and he will be missed by all who knew him.
Donnie leaves behind three sons, Chad Davis and wife Jennifer, Jimmy Bailey and wife Kathryn, Don Spore and wife Kelly; one daughter, Mary Taylor; grandchildren, Kimberly Wilson, Kara Wilson, Richie (Tanya) Bobbitt, Chris (Angelica) Bobbitt, Sam Wampler, Emily Wampler, Zayn Davis, Tenley Davis; sister, Peggy (John) Whetstone; several loved nieces and nephews.
Donnie was preceded in death by his parents; beloved wife, Bonnie; brothers, Jack and Eddie Davis.
Family and friends are invited to gather for a Visitation from 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 11, 2025, in the Chapel of Keepes Funeral Home.
Graveside Services will be 12:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at Allendale Cemetery with pastor Mark Richison officiating. Following the service, Donnie and his beloved wife will be laid to rest together.
Memorial contributions may be made in Donnie’s memory Parkview Christian Church.
Envelopes will be at the funeral home or can be mailed to Keepes Funeral Home, 1500 North Cherry Street, Mount Carmel, IL 62863.
Keepes Funeral Home is serving the family with the arrangements. To view Donnie’s tribute wall, and leave condolences for the Davis family, please visit www.keepesfuneralhome.com
