Jerry Davis

Jerome Carey Davis, age 86, of Fort Wayne, passed away February 8, 2026, at Parkview Randallia Hospital in Fort Wayne. Mr. Davis was born in Springfield, Ohio, on May 8, 1939, to the late Lawrence E. Davis and Frances M. (O'Keefe) Davis. He honorably served his country in the United States Army from 1962-1964. Jerry was a welder with Dexter Axle.  He was an avid golfer and movie buff, and he loved his cats Boots and Soxx. He also enjoyed feeding his birds and giving his grandchildren advice. Jerry prided himself on being a jack-of-all-trades and loved tinkering in his garage. Jerry enjoyed many summers on Big Long Lake with his family. 

He is survived by his children Carey Jacquay, Juli (Tom) Geiger, Jeni (Jeff) Brown, Patrick (Norma) Davis.
Grandchildren, Rachel, Aaron, Kate Jacquay, Jeff (Abbey), Jacob (Stephanie), Isaac, Melanie Geiger, Becca Schmidt, and Alyssa Rivera.
Sister-in-law, Joan Davis.

Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Frances Davis; and brothers, Jack Davis, Larry Davis, Tom Davis, and Patrick (Lee) Davis.

A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, February 14, 2026, at Orchard Ridge Country Club, 4531 Lower Huntington Road, Fort Wayne from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Jerry's memory to the Allen County Humane Society.

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