Life began for Jeffery Davis on Nov. 14, 1956, in Chicago to Joyce Davis and Archie Shelton. Jeffery moved to Kingsford Heights, IN, at an early age; he attended school in Kingsford Heights and LaPorte.
Jeffery grew up attending First Baptist Church of Kingsford Heights, accepting Christ later as an adult. Jeffery was a joyful member of the choir and truly enjoyed serving in the men’s choir.
Jeffery enjoyed fishing, golfing and traveling, but most importantly he enjoyed spending quality time with his family. Jeffery shared a special place in his heart for all of his nieces and nephews, teaching them many things that will follow them for a lifetime.
After several months of being ill, on Saturday, May 4, 2013, God called Jeffery home to rest.
Jeffery was preceded in death by his parents, Joyce Davis and Archie (Louise) Shelton; grandparents, George (Ida) Shelton and Willie V. Simmons; and one sister, LaTonya Kyles.
Jeffery leaves to cherish his precious memory his sister, Michelle Edwards of Romulus, MI; two nieces, Laketia Shelton of Romulus and Astrona Kyles of Michigan City, IN; two nephews, Kamil (LaVonna) Shelton and Jevon Edwards, both of Romulus; 10 great-nieces and great-nephews, Domonique, Franklin, LaShell, Boyce, Bria, Lauren, Yolanda, Bryce, Jevon Jr., and JaNiya; his ex-wife and friend, Joan Jeffers Davis of Kingsford Heights; four special aunts, Ethel Dunlap and Mattie Dunlap, both of Michigan City, Viola Garrett of Gary and Rosemary Portwood of Chicago; and a host of cousins and friends.
The family will receive friends Friday, May 10, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Haverstock Funeral Home and Cremation Services, LaPorte. A life celebration will be held Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Cremation has taken place.
Memorial contributions may be made to Michelle Edwards, P.O. Box 74692, Romulus, MI 48174.
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