Bernard B. ‘Berny’ Davis

Bernard B. “Berny” Davis, 70, of Jonesboro, died Monday, April 20, 2020, at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau.

He was born on Dec. 19, 1949, in Anna, the son of Paul Bernell and Mary Lou Cox Davis. 

He married Cheryl Cobb on April 17, 1967, in Cape Girardeau. 

Mr. Davis is survived by his wife, Cheryl Davis of Jonesboro; son Benny Davis of Anna; grandchildren Amber and Amanda Davis; sister Lou Ann Davis-Roquemore of Alamogordo, N.M.; half-sister Paula Davis Wright of Ullin; stepsister Gwen Lehr of Cobden; stepbrother Randy Lingle of Florida; other relatives and friends. 

Mr. Davis worked as a trackman for the railroad and retired from Union Pacific Railroad.

There will be no services held. 

To view the obituary and to leave online condolences for the family, visit www.rendlemanhilemanfh.com. 

Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Jonesboro is in charge of arrangements.

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