Ophinell Davis Jr., born January 5, 1933 in Mansfield, Ohio to Ophinell Davis Sr. and Anna Lee Robinson. He passed away November 24, 2022 at The Waterford. He met and married Mildred Le Gardner on her nineteenth birthday on June 9, 1952 in Mansfield, Ohio. On that date he knew he would never get enough of this lady. Her love of Jesus and her Christian Faith know no bounds. She took this 18 year old boy under her loving wings in 1952 and over the years helped him become a man. Ophinell said the only times he cried during this time was when their son was murdered on April 30, 2010 and when, due to dementia, entered Mildred into a nursing home. Ophinell was a 1951 graduate of Mansfield Senior High and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict and Vietnam War. He retired from Empire Detroit Steel Mill as a Security Chief. A lifetime member of the NAACP and over 60 year member of The YMCA. Hobbies include many historical displays of events in Mansfield that have been shown at Black History Month at the Mansfield Museum and Mansfield Library, Some are the “25 year History of Malabar High School (1964 – 1989)” The closing of “Creveling Grade School”, the history, of “Tyger Football” the “Steel Mill Workers” during the Second World War, The Veteran Military Service of Men & Women of All 20th Century Wars, The 100th Year History of our local YMCA. He was also a Multiple Gallon Blood Donor that started during his service during the Korean Conflict. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife and son; sisters in law, Willie Carpenter, and Sarah Hall and brother in law, Jessie Forsythe. Left to cherish his memory are grandchildren, Rochelle (Ronald) Flynn, Dexter Davis, Douglas (Cathy) Davis, Martell (Kate) King and Dewan Porter (Davis) and a host of great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Inurnment and Graveside service will take place at Mansfield Cemetery 12:00 noon Tuesday December 06, 2022. Ministry of Comfort entrusted to MARLAN GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE MANSFIELD 753 McPherson St. (formerly Williams Funeral Services). To offer condolences to The DAVIS Family, visit www.TheChapelofPeace.com.
To the Davis family:
Wishing you peace, comfort, courage, and lots of love at this time of sorrow. My heart goes out to your family at this difficult time and that the Davis family are in our prayers! The Harris’s, Thomas’s and Randall’s
Mr. Davis was a kind man. Always greeted you with a positive attitude.
This was the most beautiful wonderful man you ever met. I been knowing him for years.He would come on Cherry Street and visit his sis.He loved people and his wife more then anything in the world.So sweet heart I know you is tried so Rest In Heaven.Praying for your family.Love You.Amen.
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Continue to rely on God and know that he hears your prayers, because he cares for you. With caring thoughts.
I’m very sorry to hear about Mr. Davis passing. Knew him and his family when they live off of Springmill Rd. And went school with his son Dexter during Grade School, Middle School ( Jonnie Appleseed) and Malabar High School. Where very good friends with his family during those
years. Wish I could have seen him before he passed. My deepest condolences go to the family and grandchildren. If anyone you would Love in your life time it would be the Davis Family. Very Good People to know. Old School People! Love them All!
To the Davis Family, I’m so very sorry for the loss of your loved one, praying for the family.
I KNEW MR.DAVIS AND HIS FAMILY VERY WELL. I WAS RAISED UP WITH HIS SON (DEXTER) during our school days from(GRADE SCHOOL -JUNIOR -AND HIGH SCHOOL). AND PLAY FOOTBALL AND RAN TRACK WITH HIS SON. HE WOULD ALWAYS BE THERE TO GIVE HIS SUPPORT TO HIS SON AND TO HIS FRIENDS THAT WERE THERE PARTICIPATING IN WITH HIS SON. HE WAS ALL AROUND FAMILY MAN AND VERY GOOD DAD. HE WAS THE FATHER FIGURE THAT EVERY YOUNG MAN SHOULD HAVE IN THERE LIFE. HE WAS FROM THE (OLD) SCHOOL. LOVE HIM AND HIS FAMILY. WILL MISS THEM! BUT WITH (THE PROMISE OF LORD WE SEE THEM AGAIN). BE BLESSED ALL OF HIS FAMILY
Our thoughts in prayers are with the Davis Family and my nephews Dexter Jr ( Kate ) Davis, Douglas ( Jenny ) Davis as they mourn the passing of Mr Davis.
May God keep you in perfect Peace!
Much Love Rosemary and Darrin Marsh!
So sorry to read of Mr. Ophinell Davis ‘ passing. He was a very dear friend of my family. My brothers Bill and Charlie were high school friends of his. God be with you all.
Out Condolences to the Family
Praying for You
Barbara Simms Family
That was the nicest man in the world. I would see him all the time over to his sister house on Cherry him and his sweet wife.You never seen one with out the other.So Sweetheart Rest In Heaven.Praying for the family.
I knew him when I worked at the steel mill. He was so kind to me. He was a wonderful man.
To the Davis family,
We are sadden to hear the news of Ophinelle’s passing. It warms our hearts that he and the love of his life are reunited. You are all in our hearts and prayers. Ophinelle was one of the kindest, caring individuals I have ever met. He will be missed greatly.
May the peace of God rest rule and abide upon the family during such a time as this.Mr.Davis thank you for your kind Gentle disposition truly you was a man of great character and Valor. I will always cherish the moments I spent around you at the Y and you sharing with me my John Simpson jr.High year book.In Close to the family he made a difference in all of the young people life’s he touched especially mind gone but never forgotten thank you for teaching me how to lead by example.
Deep synthetic may God bless the family
Rest In Peace Sir
Will always Love ya Great Uncle ❤️❤️
RIH…
Peace and Blessings to the Davis family. Great memories. You are in our prayers
Deepest sympathies on Ophinell’s passing. He was of unique character and will be missed. May His grace help to ease your grief.
Sending Condolences and prayers to the family.
My condolences to the family.
With honor to the memory of U.S. Army Veteran Ophinell Davis Jr.
Rest In Peace
To the Family of Ophinell,
My deepest condolences for your loss. What a beautiful soul. I worked with him, he was never without a smile. I see his handsomeness has been passed onto those grands. During the snowy nights, he would be out there cleaning off windshields while doing his outside rounds of security.
May God grant you peace.
My sincere condolences to the family of Ophinell Davis. Ophinell was a very nice man. I was a very close friend to Ophinell and his wife. I really will miss Ophinell. I will be praying for the family. May God bless you at this time of sorrow.