John Mark Davis

John Mark Davis, 72, of Canfield, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, June 6, 2023.

John was born in Youngstown, a son of Paul and Margaret (Brandyberry) Davis.  A graduate of Austintown Fitch High School, he served in the US Navy during the Vietnam War aboard the USS Orleck DD886.  He spent his working years as a machinist.      

John was a quiet man of faith with a huge heart and gentle spirit.  He loved animals and nature, fishing, woodworking, gardening and John Deere Tractors.  He had a great repertoire of jokes to use when needed.  John was a member of Canfield Presbyterian Church and belonged to the American Legion Post 177 in Canfield and St. David’s Society of Youngstown (Welsh Heritage).

John is survived by his wife Carole with whom he celebrated more than 50 years marriage; his daughters Wendy (Phil) Morgan and Sarah (Brad) Gamlin; a brother Charles (Twyla) Davis; sisters-in-law Lynda Kale and Debbe Feren; brothers-in-law Don Feren and Len Swartzfager; life-long family friend Anne Bramlett and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents and beloved dogs Winchester, Sam, and Sasha.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, June 12, 2023, at noon at Canfield Presbyterian Church, 140 W. Main Street, Canfield with Reverend Larry Bowald officiating.

The family will receive friends from 10:00 am until noon, two hours before the services on Monday at the church.

Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery, where military honors will be accorded by American Legion Post 177.

The family has entrusted Seederly-Mong & Beck Funeral Home in Columbiana, Ohio with the arrangements for their loved one.

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