Joe "Beezer" Davis
11/3/2015 4:00:00 PM - Final Journey

Joe “Beezer” Davis of Caro, age 72, passed away suddenly on Friday, October 30, 2015 at his home. He was born February 23, 1943 in Fairgrove, the son of the late William and Lucy (Nelson) Davis. Beezer was a proud member and Elder of the Saginaw Chippewa Tribe and the Clio Eagles. He will be remembered as a down-to-earth man with nothing artificial about him. A practical joker, Beezer was known to give family and friends a hard time and flirt with girls passing by. He was a kindhearted and generous man and cared deeply about Native American education, especially for those in need. He loved cars, especially his Monte Carlo SS and was a devoted fan of the Detroit Tigers. 

Beezer is survived by two daughters, Tonia (Davis) Bleuer of California and Tammi Holbrook of Michigan; one brother, Thomas “Swino” Davis of Caro.  In addition to his parents, Beezer was preceded in death by one daughter, Diane Davis; eleven siblings; and his beloved dog, Taco. The family wishes to extend a special thank you to Beezer’s nieces and caregivers, Christine “Midge” Thayer and Michelle Eddy.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 5, 2015 at the Ransford Collon Funeral Home in Caro with a Tribal representative officiating.  A Traditional Smudging Ceremony will begin at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday followed by visitation until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorial contributions to the Davis Family Discretionary Fund, c/o Michelle Eddy, 205 West Sherman St., Caro, MI 48723.  The family was assisted with these arrangements by the Ransford Collon Funeral Home of Caro.  Friends may share memories, thoughts and prayers online at www.RansfordCollon.com.