Charles "Charlie" Edward Davis

1951 - 2021

Charles "Charlie" Edward Davis was born to Lenton and Eva (Lyght) Davis on March 31, 1951 in Oakland, Nebraska. He passed away on February 11, 2021 at Pender Community Hospital, surrounded by his loving family, after a battle with cancer.

Charlie graduated from Decatur High School in 1969. He went on to attend Bahner's College of Hairstyling where he graduated as salutatorian of his cosmetology class and valedictorian of his barber class. Charlie returned to Decatur where he owned and operated Charlie's Complete Hair Care for 30 years.

Charlie was very proud of his 34 years of sobriety. He spent the last several years going to several local nursing homes and playing his beloved harmonicas, entertaining the residents who were always happy to see him. Charlie enjoyed grilling and spending time with his family, especially his great grandchildren.

Charlie married Beverly Crannell in December 1969. To this union, three children were born, Jeramie Charles, Brian Edward and Jessica Marie. The marriage ended in divorce.

Charlie was preceded in death by his parents, brother Lenton Jr, sister-in-law Peggy Davis, great grandson Christopher Hasse Jr and niece Lisa Maise. Charlie is survived by his life partner Teresa Pounds, children Jeramie, Brian (Nisha) and Jessica Walker-Davis, brother George, sister Mary (Eugene) Steinman, sister-in-law Karen Davis, Amy (David) Lomu, Jenny Gustafson and Kimberly Phillips. Grandchildren Jason, Brooke and Joshua, Jarid, Nickalus and Madison Davis, Stephanie Romera, Quincy Davis, Jacob, Jonah and Leila Lomu, Reagan Rivera, Trenton Cohoon and Kyler Gustafson. Great grandchildren Donald and Sophie Hasse, Columbia and Gaia Romero as well as many nieces and nephews.

(Information taken from 25th Alumni Booklet May 1994.  Please send an e-mail to update information at any time.)

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Children:  Jeramie, Brian and Jessica

Occupation:  Barber/Stylist and Businessman

Updated: 4/6/09