Kenneth Robert Davis, 71,  Beardstown, died Thursday, June 10, 2021 at OSF Medical Center in Chicago.  
    He was born October 20, 1949, in Beardstown, the son of Robert “Bob” and Betty Wells Davis.  
    He is survived by his brother, Richard (wife Melodye) Davis, Beardstown; his sister, Cathy (husband Dave) Fleming,  Hot Springs Village, AR; four nephews, Scott (wife Brenda) Davis, Gregg (wife Rachelle) Davis, Scott (wife Angel) Fleming, and Todd (wife Tonia) Fleming;  seven great nieces and nephews, Christopher, Katelynn, Curtis (wife Aileen), Kelsie, Colin, Linden, and Forrest; and a great great niece, Ivy.  He was preceded in death by his parents.
    He graduated from Beardstown High School in the class of 1967.  He worked as a cook for Fossil Inn in Colorado and Sniggs on the River in Beardstown. He obtained his CDL and drove a truck for Gully Transportation of Quincy, and also drove for Black’s Van Service in Beardstown, hauling around the railroad guys. Ken was a car racing enthusiast, and his favorite track was Daytona. He enjoyed puzzles, coloring, and cheering for the St. Louis Cardinals and never went anywhere without his Cardinals hat.  
    Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 17, 2021, at Colwell Memorial Home in Beardstown with Pastor Mike Courson officiating. There will be no visitation. Private family burial will be held in the Beardstown City Cemetery.
    Colwell Memorial Home is in charge of arrangements.