Dareld L. Davis

Mr. Dareld L. Davis, age 79 of Jackson, MO, formerly of Anna, died at 6:37 p.m. Sunday, April 9, 2017 in the Landmark Hospital in Cape Girardeau, MO. He was born July 26, 1937 in Anna, the son of Curtis and Beatrice (Davis) Wright. He married Geraldine Nash on August 30, 1958 in Anna. Dareld is survived by his loving wife, Geraldine Nash-Davis of Jackson, MO; son, Brad (Leslie) Davis of Jackson, MO; daughter, Nora (Greg) Duffy of Hayti, MO; five grandchildren, Samantha Rawls, Shannon Davis, Heather Mitchell, Katelyn Duffy and Caleb Duffy; six great-grandchildren; fur baby, Morley; nieces and nephews; cousins; other relatives and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; grandparents who helped raised him, I.G. and Iva Davis; and brother, Robert "Bob" Wright. Dareld was a 1954 graduate of Anna-Jonesboro Community High School, and in 1960 he graduated from the University of Michigan with his forestry degree. He served two years in the United States Army. Dareld had a dedicated career for thirty three years working for the U.S. Forestry Service. He retired in January of 1993. He worked at various locations throughout the United States, finishing his career at the Vienna Ranger Station. After his retirement he managed the Cape County MO Transit Authority and the Jackson MO Senior Center. He assisted with the computer system and registration. Funeral services for Mr. Dareld L. Davis will be at 1:00 p.m. Friday, April 14, 2017 in the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Anna with Pastor David Israel and Pastor Jimmie Corbin officiating. Interment will be in the Anna City Cemetery. Friends may call after 11:00 a.m. and until the service hour at 1:00 p.m. Friday, April 14, 2017 in the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Anna. Memorial contributions may be made to the New McKendree United Methodist Church in Jackson, MO or the Jackson MO Senior Center. Envelopes will be available in the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Anna. Visitation Service Friday, April 14, 2017,11:00AM-1:00PM Rendleman and Hileman Funeral Homes 301 West Spring Street Anna, Illinois 62906 Memorial/Funeral Service Friday, April 14, 2017,1:00PM Rendleman and Hileman Funeral Homes 301 West Spring Street Anna, Illinois 62906 Cemetery Service Friday, April 14, 2017, Anna Cemetery West Davie Street Anna, Illinois 62906