Chris E. Davis

Chris passed away Sunday, October 17, 2021 at his home in Martin.

He was born September 15, 1971 in Kalamazoo, the son of Russell and Linda (Veld) Davis. He worked at Perrigo as a receiving trainer. Chris liked to make people laugh. He loved Halloween, camping, hunting and cooking. He enjoyed drag racing, golf carts, classic cars and attending car shows where he won several trophies. Chris was artistic and liked writing, especially poetry. He loved his family very much especially his children and grandchildren.

Surviving are his fiancée, Jennifer Dedrich; children, Jaeleigh (Ryan) Mcloud, Auston Davis and Kyan Barnes; 3 grandchildren, Kaidence, Ryan and Juleean; brother, Jim (Mary) Davis; sisters, Mary Davis and Erin Davis; his mother, Linda Benwire; father, Russell (Joyce) Davis along with many nieces, nephews and extended family members.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents and step-father, Allan Benwire.

According to his wishes cremation has taken place.

A memorial service will be held at 12:00 P.M., Saturday, October 30, 2021 at the Martin United Methodist Church with Pastor Maggie Stoken officiating.

Contributions in memory of Chris may be made to

Elera Caring Hospice

or the

American Cancer Society

.

Messages of condolence may be posted at

www.WinkelFuneralHome.com

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Jennifer Knapp

October 17, 2021 at 5:28 pm

Chris your life was cut short but the memories will last forever! RIH cousin until we meet again. Prayers to his children, parents and siblings! I’m sorry for your loss! Love you all!

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Linda Benwire

October 30, 2021 at 11:08 pm

Thanks so much niece of mine. I love you.

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Terri Fairfield-Gott

October 17, 2021 at 5:31 pm

Russ and Joyce and Jennifer and all the family of Chris,

So sorry to read of Chris’s passing. Please accept my sincere sympathy.

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Mary Shyne

October 17, 2021 at 5:54 pm

Heaven gained an incredible person who will be lovingly remembered by so many. Fly high my friend. Until we meet again in the mighty kingdom of God.

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Louise (Veldt) Harvey

October 17, 2021 at 6:11 pm

Linda, Mary, so sorry to hear of Chris’s passing.

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Linda Benwire

October 30, 2021 at 10:52 pm

Thank you so much Louise.

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Jennifer Hitts Wheeler

October 17, 2021 at 7:25 pm

Wishing I could seen u before u left . Condolences to the family…

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Linda Benwire

October 30, 2021 at 11:12 pm

Thank you Jennifer

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Monica

October 17, 2021 at 7:25 pm

Fly high my friend. You will be severely missed. For peace for all who loved him especially his kids. I’m so sorry ((hugs))

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Tonia Forney (Leonard)

October 17, 2021 at 7:42 pm

Chris, you were an amazing father, son, uncle, brother, grandfather and friend. I will never forget all of our long talks, visits, our crying sessions and great times we had together. Thank you for all the great memories…you will forever be missed . Until next time….

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Sherry Baughman Harrison

October 17, 2021 at 9:10 pm

Jenn & family so sorry for your loss

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Aunt Peggy

October 17, 2021 at 9:24 pm

RIP Nephew! I have SO many memories & that is what I am going to hold on to! My heart breaks for your Parents & Siblings & your Children you left behind! You were a GREAT guy who was ALWAYS there if anyone needed anything! I love you & will SURELY miss you Nephew! Until we meet in Glory! <3

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Linda Benwire

October 30, 2021 at 11:25 pm

Thank you Peggy. I love him so much and I love you. Thanks for letting me figuratively cry on your shoulder. I love you sister.

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Cindy

October 17, 2021 at 9:36 pm

Chris you will be greatly missed that’s for sure. You can finally say you made it to first shift. I remember bumping into you at the store and you were reaching something on the top shelf in the back. You joked about being so tall and I joked about being so short. I’ll be keeping your friends and family in my thoughts.

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Dina Sutton

October 17, 2021 at 11:14 pm

Thank you for being a second Dad to my son Caleb. Thank you for loving my BFF Tonia Leonard. Thank you for sharing Auston and your family with me making them my family. And thank you for the many laughs and great times.

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Dina Sutton

October 17, 2021 at 11:39 pm

Chris thank you for being a second Dad to my son Caleb. Thank you for loving my BFF Tonia Leonard. Thank you for the many laughs and memories. You’re loved and will be missed. We will take care of your kids and grand babies

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Kim bowers

October 18, 2021 at 6:00 am

So sorry Jim, prayers to you and your family

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Valerie Gallagher

October 18, 2021 at 9:11 am

So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.

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LaRayne Sweet

October 18, 2021 at 10:25 am

No words can take away the sadness we all feel, Heaven sure is lucky to have you, Prayers for comfort for all your loved ones. You will be missed. But you will never be forgotten.

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Gail Lynn Barnes

October 18, 2021 at 12:58 pm

Rest in Heaven I’m so sorry for those you left behind including our daughter Kyan. I will make sure Jaeleigh Auston & Kyan take care of each other and remember you always. I know you were proud of them and wanted only the best for them. To your Parents Brother Sister and all extended family may Gods peace and loving arms surround you.

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Linda Benwire

October 30, 2021 at 11:32 pm

Thank you Gail.

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Ellen Radke

October 18, 2021 at 1:45 pm

Please accept my condolences to all of his family. I will always remember My son Jason Radke and Chris were on the same baseball team when they were little. They were so cute. To his mom Linda a schoolmate from high school my heart goes out to you. Ellen

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Marc and Trish Pasek

October 18, 2021 at 5:07 pm

Jim and Mary we are so very sorry for your loss. Chris’ life was cut way too short. May the memories you have help you all through this difficult time. Thoughts and prayers to you both!

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Roy kilbourn

October 18, 2021 at 6:31 pm

I worked with Chris for many years at perrigo and he was always happy and smiling. He would always come down and show me videos of bands. What a great guy and equally a great loss for all of us.

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Kathy Dennany

October 18, 2021 at 8:18 pm

Condolences to his family so sorry for your loss Rip Chris

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Christina VanKeuren

October 18, 2021 at 9:51 pm

I loved all the Halloween photos that Chris showed me. What a great, fun way to enjoy the holiday! Chris will be missed by so many people. My condolences and prayers go out to his family and friends.

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Travis and Jody Morris

October 19, 2021 at 5:41 am

Our condolences to the family. We are never prepared to loose our loved ones. May the great memories and your friendships carry you through this time. You are in our prayers.

Travis and Jody Morris

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Cindy Belden

October 19, 2021 at 7:18 am

Jim, Mary and Family, I’m so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

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Susan Holmes

October 19, 2021 at 7:43 am

Mary & Family, so sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Hugs & Love Susan

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Marsha and family

October 19, 2021 at 5:52 pm

Chris was a great son in law and very good friend,father,brother,son,uncle and gmpa he’s now your personal angel.we are very lucky to of had him in our lives for the short time he was here but will for ever live on in our hearts .

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Linda Benwire

October 30, 2021 at 11:42 pm

Thank you Marsha and family.

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Tony & Amy Predum

October 19, 2021 at 6:22 pm

Sorry for your loss. Sending thoughts of sympathy.

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Marsha

October 19, 2021 at 11:28 pm

Fly high Chris forever in our heart

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Amy Drainer

October 20, 2021 at 4:39 pm

So sorry to hear about him. Condolences to all the family. He was a very nice man. He will be greatly missed!

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Kim Pesegna

October 21, 2021 at 9:50 am

Jim & Mary,

So sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. I didn’t get to know Chris, but he did have good taste in cars, his was one of my favorites at the last car show.

Patrick & Kim Pesegna

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Cris & Tami Kern

October 21, 2021 at 4:21 pm

Jim & Mary,

We’re so sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

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Dave and Debra Cobb

October 23, 2021 at 8:20 pm

We wanted to send our condolences to the whole family, We are so sorry for your loss and you are in our thoughts and prayers. Chris will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

Dave & Debbie Cobb

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Chad and Holly Harrison

October 24, 2021 at 1:09 pm

We are at a loss for words. Chris was such a great fella and wonderful friend. He will truly be missed.

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Linda Benwire

October 30, 2021 at 11:39 pm

Thank you Ellen. It was so hard watching him grow continually weaker. However he has no more sorrow, no more pain.

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Linda Benwire

November 7, 2021 at 1:22 am

Thank you so much Ellen.

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