Jackie Green Davis

A much loved husband, father, grandfather, son, and brother, Jackie Davis, 88, of Springfield, MO passed away peacefully surrounded by family. He had been fighting a good fight against heart disease for many years. He was born April 11, 1937 in Springfield, MO, and after his military career returned as a permanent resident. He graduated from what is now Central High School in 1954 and later joined the United States Air Force in February 1959 as a firefighter where he received a good conduct medal and was honorably discharged as an Airman 2nd Class in January 1963.

Jackie continued his career as a firefighter after the Air Force and became an Engineer with the Springfield Fire Department for 30 years having spent a majority of his career at Station 6. He was also a truck driver for many companies during his off time with the fire department. He did side jobs including throwing Pennypowers and also had a little lawn service. Hard work was never an issue, he rose to and accepted the challenge to make sure that his family was provided for. Growing up he played baseball and softball on many teams so any chance he could get he would have his favorite team the LA Dodgers game on either by radio or TV. He enjoyed camping and fishing and was a member of the Independent order of Foresters of Springfield (IOF). He would take annual trips to Oklahoma to go fishing and compete in the Davis Family fishing tournament with his sons. He enjoyed bowling on the Men’s Monday night league at Sherm Lollar Lanes now Sunshine Lanes and also the Friday Night league for many years. He bowled in a mixed doubles league at Battlefield Lanes where he later married his partner.

He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Brenda Davis of Springfield; son Kenneth Davis and wife Rehna Logan of Strafford; son Michael Davis and wife Melissa of Arapaho; daughter Melody Chastain of Springfield; daughter Kelli Hughes of Springfield; granddaughter Michaela Davis of Arapaho; granddaughter Rebekah May and husband Robert; grandson Drew Davis of Thomas; grandson Marshall Davis and wife Justice of Clinton; granddaughter Rachel Young and husband Chase; grandson Johnathan Hughes of Springfield; great-grandsons Stefan, Merrick. He was preceded in death by his father Aaron Davis, and mother Nellie Beal; brother Ed Thornton; brother Dorsey Davis; sister Gladys Shockley; son Daniel Davis.

A visitation will begin at 1:00 pm Saturday, February 28, 2026 at Herman Lohmeyer Chapel 500 E. Walnut St. Springfield, Missouri with memorial service to begin at 2:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Heart Association.