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Sammy Davis, Jr.

Davis Sammy Jr.

Sammy Davis, Jr., 61, of Fremont, OH passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2020 at Firelands Regional Medical Center in Sandusky, OH.  He was born May 17, 1958 in Fremont, OH to Sam H. Davis and Barbara (Bohler) Pettiford.  He was a 1977 graduate of Fremont Ross High School.

Sammy worked at Heinz and Whirlpool Corp.  He enjoyed watching football, listening to music and loved spending time with his family.

Sammy is survived by his daughter, Felecia Smith, Washington D.C.; siblings, Charlene Fisher, Janie Davis, Barbara Fisher, all of Fremont, OH, Deborah (Robert) Wade, Sandusky, OH, Ronda (Willie) Brown, Ular Cadett Davis, Jeffery Ferguson, all of Fremont, OH; six grandchildren and one great grandchild; two aunts and two uncles; eighteen nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; Sam and Mary Davis, Barbara and Tom Pettiford; numerous aunts and uncles.

Visitation:  Friday, February 14, 2020, from 10:00 am to Noon at Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home and Crematory, 425 E. State St, Fremont, OH

Memorial Services will follow at Noon at the funeral home with Pastor C.J. Burel officiating.

Memorials can be made to Fremont Dialysis Center, 2400 Enterprise Drive, Fremont, OH 43420

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  1. Gail Johnson

    February 11, 2020 at 10:12 pm

    I am sorry for the loss of your precious brother Sammy Davis, And I Praying God give you guy’s strength in the Midnight Hour, Amen

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  2. Lori Brown

    February 11, 2020 at 10:30 pm

    Family,
    A link has been removed from this earthly chain, only to hook up with that heavenly chain. It will all connect again one day. My heart is comforted to know that Jedi is free from “all” pain. We loved that dude! Forever in our hearts. Prayers of Comfort, Love and Strength. ❤️ Arlo and Lori Brown.

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  3. Juanita Harris

    February 11, 2020 at 10:30 pm

    To my Friends in Fremont Ohio the Davis Family I am so sorry for your loss God just needed another angel for his vineyard Love y’all Juanita and Mildred Harris Fort Valley Ga.

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  4. Mike britner

    February 11, 2020 at 10:47 pm

    I’m sorry for your loss I grew to know him like he was family to me and that was my boy and everybody at copper will miss him being there with us and having fun and I’m truly sorry to family for your loss gone but never forgotten

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    • Queen

      February 12, 2020 at 11:37 pm

      Sending my condolences to the family Sammy will be missed I’ve known him for only 10 yrs moved to Fremont 15 yrs ago he welcomed me with open arms I have very good memories of him R.I.H. my friend

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  5. Karen Ervin-Lee

    February 11, 2020 at 11:04 pm

    Condolences to the family, Janie and Charlene. May God give you peace and comfort in this difficult time. Prayers going up ♡

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  6. Sandra Tooks

    February 12, 2020 at 12:41 am

    RIP Sammy. You will be missed. We love you.

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  7. Felicia smith

    February 12, 2020 at 1:25 am

    To my King my daddy you will forever be in our hearts forever and ever keep looking over us we love you and miss you so much I’m sorry I wasn’t around more I’m so sorry

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  8. Alyce Witt

    February 12, 2020 at 2:16 am

    Sorry for your loss, keeping each of you in my thoughts & prayers. Sammy will be missed.

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  9. Aaron Sewell

    February 12, 2020 at 2:39 am

    I’m sorry for your loss he was my best friend and my daughter’s Godfather he will be truly missed I love you Bo Diddley rest in peace

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  10. Linda Kidd

    February 12, 2020 at 4:07 am

    I am so sorry words can’t express the pain I know you all are going through with but God will give you all the strength just trust I love you all

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  11. Dave Rau

    February 12, 2020 at 5:17 am

    I am sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one, Sammy Davis JR. May God Bless Sammy into his kingdom! Amen!

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  12. Janet Horn

    February 12, 2020 at 6:40 am

    So very sorry for the loss of your loved one.May he rest in peace.

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  13. Timothy Tate

    February 12, 2020 at 1:52 pm

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time of grief and sorrow. May Gods comfort and strength be your sufficiency.

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  14. Vincent Price

    February 12, 2020 at 2:12 pm

    My condolences to the family my prayers go out to you rest in peace jed

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  15. Walter & Nora Lindsey

    February 12, 2020 at 5:28 pm

    So sorry to hear of Sammy’s passing.
    Our prayers go out to his family and friends. Rest in peace Sammy.

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  16. Wili Carter

    February 12, 2020 at 6:07 pm

    My deepest condolences to the family. From Ferrous Street, we’ve always been family..Praying for God’s love and his abundant blessing upon you all..Sammy will truly be missed!

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  17. Dallas/Mae Dell Leake

    February 12, 2020 at 6:31 pm

    Deepest condolences to the family.

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  18. Derrrill Daniels

    February 12, 2020 at 6:47 pm

    “God is able to make all grace abound toward us……”
    ‭‭2 Corinthians 9:8

    My condolences for you all’s lose. Jed said that he would go to church with me. I’m going to miss that. RIP SAMMY

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  19. CHARLES CRAWFORD

    February 12, 2020 at 9:32 pm

    My condolences to the Davis Family.

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  20. Terrance & JoeAnn

    February 13, 2020 at 12:43 am

    Our deepest condolences to the Davis family.

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    • barbara fisher

      February 24, 2020 at 11:11 pm

      I miss you bro!

      Reply
  21. Lucy bustos santiago

    February 13, 2020 at 1:06 am

    I am so sorry for you loss of Sam he was a great guy Ive been away from.fremont for a long time but I remember Sam from school what a shame may he rest in peace .You will be missed my condolences

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  22. Brenda Martinez

    February 13, 2020 at 3:56 am

    Rest easy Jed

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  23. juanita bailey

    February 14, 2020 at 1:31 am

    sorry about your loss, i pray that are heavenly father will strengthen you thru this time of your loss he’s always there when we need him,he is our strength

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  24. Toni Kay Sewell

    February 14, 2020 at 4:29 am

    I’ll always remember that contagious smile. Praying for peace that surpasses all understanding for the entire Davis family.
    Love you all
    Toni ❤️❤️

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  25. Cheryl Agnew & Rich, Joy and Sonja

    February 14, 2020 at 3:00 pm

    Sending condolences from Cleveland Ohio. Sammy always greeted me and my family with his pretty smile. RIP Sammy.

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  26. robert and betty patterson

    February 14, 2020 at 3:59 pm

    Sorry for your loss. Jed will be missed Robert and Betty Patterson

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  27. Mike

    February 16, 2020 at 10:40 pm

    I worked with Sam at Heinz, rest in peace my friend. Enjoyed many talks with him as a newbie coming into that place.

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  28. Elsa

    February 17, 2020 at 5:37 pm

    My deepest condolences to the family Sammy He was one of teenage memories I will take to the stairway to heaven with me I was on the back of the motorcycle that sammy was struck by on rt 20 as my brother waited across the st for him I’ll not ever forget the scream for his momma that night we always remained dear & close friends I’m so deeply sorry I wasn’t there to say goodbye I just found out 2/17 again my deepest prayers to the family & Sammy you take care of my boy up there give him lots of love from his momma & Sabby too I know you will brother Rest Easy just Heartbroken until we meet again Sammy…

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  29. Ric Garcia

    February 17, 2020 at 7:15 pm

    Thoughts an prayers for ur family my friend , RIP !!!!!

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  30. Yvette Oliver King

    March 4, 2020 at 4:42 pm

    My sympathy’s go out to the Davis family. I only saw today of Sammy’s passing. I remember him to be a good guy. May God bring peace to all of you.

    Reply

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