John Davis Jr,. was born on September 17, 1950 to Odessa

and the late John Davis Sr. of Baltimore, Maryland. He was proudly

named John Davis,Jr by his father, but known to all of his family and

friends as "Johnnie". He departed this life on Sunday, March 3,2019

at the University of Maryland Medical Center after courageously

battling a lengthy illness.

John was born and raised in Baltimore in a loving home with his

parents and five siblings (four preceding him in death). His parents

later moved to the west side of Baltimore where they have resided

for the past 50 years. John and his siblings were very close and

protective of their baby sister, Keysha. They were taught to always

take care of one another. The family grew up in a close-knit

community where long-time neighbors were more like family. The

neighborly greetings and chats between John and whoever crossed

the street, sat on the porch or peeped out the window always put a

smile on his face.

John matriculated through the Baltimore City Public School System,

graduating from Dunbar Senior High School. Thereafter, he served a:

a Sergeant in the United States Air Force. His fondest memory

of serving was being stationed in Hawaii for three years.

After returning home from the Air Force, John found love and

married the late Mary White. From this union, the couple had two

children, Gwendolyn and Antonio.

In John's earlier career, he was employed atArmco Steel as a

steelworker at the East Baltimore Plant until the company relocated

outside of Maryland. In later years, he was employed at the Frederick

Villa Nursing Center in Catonsville, Maryland for 10 years until his

retirement in August 2014. John spent the rest of his days enjoying

quality time with his beloved mother. They were two peas in a pod.

Whether it was running errands, enjoying her home cooked meals,

watching evening game shows or having heart-to-heart conversation:

about the goodness of the Lord, they did it together. He majorly

enjoyed watching football games with his son Antonio and having

sports talks with his grandsons and brother-in-law Corey. John and

his daughter, whom he affectionately called "Gwennie Pooh",

had an unbreakable bond. They would always say to each other

"are you alright!" or "need anything?" That's just how they were.

John was a man of few words, but he was quite frank and firm

when he needed to be. He didn't see the need in making a big

fuss over small things. He was a loving, content and very humble

man who loved his family.

John gave his life to Christ at an early age and more recently

rededicated his life to Jesus Christ, proclaiming Him as Lord

and Savior. He was preceded in death by four of his siblings:

Gwendola Elizabeth Davis, William Arthur Eggleston, Glen

Linwood Davis and Derrick Jeron Davis. John will truly be

missed by all who knew him.

John leaves to cherish his memory: (beloved Mother) Odessa

Elizabeth Davis; (daughter) Gwendolyn Patrease Levi (Eric, son-

in-law); (Son) Antonio Tavon Davis; (Sister) Shanay O'Keysha

Stokes (Corey, son-in-law); Grandchildren: Chantley Levi; Kalia

Davis; Zachary Levi; Kylee Davis; Nicholas Levi and Kamaya Davis;

William D.Westry (childhood friend); loving aunts and uncles;

a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, extended family members

and friends.