Charlie was born on July 25, 1951, in Sterling, the son of Charles and Clara (Stern) Davis. Charlie spent his younger years as a machinist. In 1994, he made his side job a full-time business, creating Davis Construction. Running that business for 15 years, Charlie was privileged to work on many different projects all over Northern Illinois. In later years, he was a groundskeeper for a farm owned by John Smith southwest of Rock Falls. Charlie was entrusted to renovate several of the structures on the property as well as maintain the orchard and grounds. But his main passion in life was fishing. Charlie was well known locally for his vast knowledge of all things fishing. He loved a good fishing trip with local friends to many surrounding states. If he wasn’t home, you’d find him at the lower dam.
Survivors include, four daughters, Katie Davis of Pittsfield, Karrie Davis, Kimber Davis both of Sterling and Kaylee Davis of Columbus, OH; one son, K.C. Davis of Sterling; one brother, Lyle (Betty) Davis of Nixa, MO; ten grandchildren, Marcus, Henry, Asa, & Elayna Davis, Charlotte & Kace Davis, Tyson Helfrich & Liam Repass, Clara Davis & Jase Desch. three nieces, Amy (Aaron) Marvel, Kara (Randy) Schmitt, and Lisa (Shaun) McGrath.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Cremation rites have been accorded. Celebration of life will be held from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at the McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established for Rock River Hospice and Home.
