John L Davis
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John L. Davis of Bloomington passed away at his residence on Thursday, March 25, 2021 at the age of 55.
John attended Bloomington High School North and graduated in 1985. He began his career at General Electric in 1987 and retired after 30 years. He was an active Union member (IBEW2249) who passionately fought for the rights of his coworkers. After retiring from General Electric, he enjoyed working at his father's business, Meineke Car Center.
John loved being a dedicated auxiliary member at Bloomington's VFW Post #604. Nothing made him happier than serving the local military and veteran community through volunteering in the post's kitchen.
His hobbies included competing in bass fishing tournaments with his brother and friends, riding motorcycles with his father, watching I.U. games and NASCAR races, listening to classic rock music, working on his boat, and gardening. He loved taking family vacations, grilling at cookouts, camping, getting rowdy at UFC fight night parties, playing Euchre & Cornhole, and being the life of any get together.
Above all, John's proudest achievement was being a great father. JD and Kayla were the light of his life.
He is survived by his mother, Wanda Dittemore, loved by his two children, JD (John) and Kayla Davis, two siblings, Kevin Davis (Kim), and Jennifer Anderson (Tim), and admired by nephews Case and Clayton Davis (Katelyn), and several aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. John is proceeded in death by his father, Timothy Dittemore and his grandparents; Mary Davis, Gail and Clarence Clark, Charles and Evelyn Dittemore.
A visitation service is scheduled for Thursday, April 1st, 2021 at Chandler Funeral Home, 203 E. Temperance St., Ellettsville, IN from 3:00 - 7:00 PM. An announcement for a Celebration of Life ceremony will be scheduled at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be given to Bloomington's VFW Post #604 at 2404 W. Industrial Park Dr. Bloomington, IN 47404