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Ronald Davis Obituary

Davis, Ronald Eric Age 77. Beloved husband of Sharon Davis; loving and supportive father of Marc (Julie) and Cregg Davis; cherished brother of Cosmore (Alice) Davis. Ronald was greatly loved and admired by his grandchildren, Cameron, Elijah, Jadon and Noah Davis. He was also a dear uncle to Monica (Stanley) Thomas, Courtnay Thomas, Toi Salter, Kevin Salter, Lynda Kennedy, Troy Jarvis and Ramon Turner-Fanning. Ronald was a veteran of the United States Army. He was also a dedicated policeman with the Chicago Police Department for 34 years. A memorial service celebrating Ronald's life will be held at St. Ignatius College Prep, 1076 West Roosevelt Road, Chicago, IL 60649 on May 31, 2015. the Prepass will begin at 1:00 p.m. with the memorial service immediately following at 2:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the St. Peter Claver Endowment Fund, benefitting African American students at St. Ignatius would be greatly appreciated. Donations ca be sent to St. Ignatius College Prep or made online at www.st.ignatius.org.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 29, 2015.

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Travis Alexander

May 23, 2020

RIP Mr. D

Debbera Jara

January 29, 2020

RIP Mr. Ron Davis

January 8, 2020

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Dorothy Tsuruta

March 13, 2016

Dear Sharon,
I just saw this online while trying to reach you, and am so sorry that I did not know of Ronald's passing.
Dorothy

Patricia Hill

June 14, 2015

Ron was a good friend and mentor. We had so much fun working together, especially when we were putting together the retirement/Christmas dinners for the 006th District. Rest in Heaven, my good friend.

Travis Alexander

June 12, 2015

I would like to share my memory of Mr. Davis I grew up 5 houses down from down the alley and thru the backyard. I remember when I used to go get Cregg to come out and play and Mr.Davis used to always tell me to look out for Cregg. Mr. Davis knew that I was a little ruff around the edges but he accepted me with open arms and I will always love him for that. RIP Mr. Davis

~ ~ Fr. Dan Brandt, CPD Chaplain

June 12, 2015

Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the Chicago Police Chaplains. Ronald will be remembered at the Police Mass on Sunday, 14 JUN, 11:00 a.m. at Mercy Home - 1140 W. Jackson Blvd. In the meantime, may family and friends know the healing touch of our all-loving, all-merciful God! [Police Chaplains Ministry: or 312/738-7588]

~ ~ Fr. Dan Brandt, CPD Chaplain

June 12, 2015

Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the Chicago Police Chaplains. Ronald will be remembered at the Police Mass on Sunday, 14 JUN, 11:00 a.m. at Mercy Home - 1140 W. Jackson Blvd. In the meantime, may family and friends know the healing touch of our all-loving, all-merciful God! [Police Chaplains Ministry: or 312/738-7588]

Jason Sawyer

June 7, 2015

When I was growing up I always felt like I had a second father in Ronald. In those early years we (Cregg, Marc, Kenny) always had what's called a healthy fear of his discipline. Ha. But it was always balanced with love. Ronald taught me how to swim, was my first baseball coach, and along with my Dad introduced me to golf. Unforgettable memories.... As I grew older, he was always there to listen and give advice, but never judge. I've come to realize it's because he had pretty much seen it all in his years with the CPD. A true mans man. I love you Uncle Ronald. RIP

Kevin Salter

May 31, 2015

We love you, Uncle Ronald and we will miss you dearly. RIH

JAMES JONES

May 30, 2015

RON AND I WERE PARTNERS ON THE CHICAGO POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR MORE YEARS THAN I CAN REMEMBER,WORKING EVERYDAY TOGETHER FOR EIGHT HOURS AND HAVING THE SAME DAYS OFF.I LEARNED A LOT ABOUT POLICE WORK FROM RON AND HE SAVED MY LIFE ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASION.HE WAS A TRUE FRIEND AND A GREAT PARTNER.HE WILL BE MISSED

Kenneth Sawyer

May 30, 2015

There are only two men in my life, that appear in my first memories. My uncle Ronald, and my dad. That being said, I still turn to those thoughts to this day, when I need to know everything will be alright. You were, and will always be, the definition of a man.

Kenny

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