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John "Jack" C. M. Davis
Born: 6/15/1944
Died: 8/20/2023
Age: 79
Community: Owosso, MI
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John "Jack" C.M. Davis
Age 79, of Owosso, passed away Sunday, August 20, 2023 at The Meadows.
A Mass of Christian burial will be held 11am Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Father Michael O'Brien officiating. Burial will follow at St. Paul Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Nelson-House Funeral Home on Monday from 2pm-8pm with a rosary prayed at 7pm.
Jack was born in Owosso Michigan June 15, 1944 to Chester and Flora (Garnett) Davis. He graduated from Owosso High School in 1963.
Jack served in the 25th division of the US Army in Vietnam. Jack married Betty Batora on February 28th, 1978 and they were happily married until her death in 2019.
Jack retired from General Motors Flint Truck and Bus plant after 34 years of service. He was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church where he served as a commentator, lector and choir member. Jack was also a member of the Knights of Columbus, American Legion and the Owosso Elk’s club where he served at Exalted Ruler.
Jack and his brother Tom Davis, were a folk comedian duo called the Steinman and would play many parties and venues in Owosso during the 1970s. Many enjoyed listening to their comedy music style.
Jack took great pride in his service to the Owosso community and spent 10 years on the Owosso City Council with 8 of those years, serving as Mayor of Owosso from 1997-2005. He also spent time serving on many committees and boards within the community.
Jack is survived by his daughters; Jennifer (Todd) Walton, Brooke (John) Emerson, Alison (Paul) Nesbitt, grandchildren; Rebecca Walton, Porter and Mitchell Emerson, Charlie and Lucy Nesbitt. He is also survived by his brother Bill (Cheryl) Davis and nieces, nephews and other loving family members and friends.
Jack was predeceased by his parents, his wife Betty, brothers Sherman “Skip” and Tom Davis and sister Pamela Eaton.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions are suggested to The Meadows of Owosso or Memorial Healthcare Hospice.
The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the staff of the Meadows who helped care for Jack over the past year.
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8/28/2023 |
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2:00 PM |
| The family will receive friends at Nelson-House Funeral Home on Monday from 2pm-8pm with a rosary prayed at 7pm. |
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| Funeral Service |
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8/29/2023 |
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11:00 AM |
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Nelson-House Funeral Home
120 E. Mason Street
Owosso, MI 48867Get a Map to this location...
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Father Michael O'Brien |
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