I just learned moments ago, and it is with a great deal of sorrow for me to inform you that MCPO Ike Davis, Rating Force Master Chief, Retired, passed away last weekend after a long battle with cancer.

I have no other details, and don't know if I will hear of any.

Ike was a coworker and friend of mine at HQ, always had a cheerful heart, laughed at the drop of a hat, and was a fierce and loyal advocate for his rating.

He will be sorely missed.

I've been forwarded the following information:

DAVIS, Isaac Mr. Isaac J. Davis of McDonough, husband of Mrs. Jo Ann Davis, passed August 16, 2009. His funeral arrangements will be announced by W. D. Lemon & Sons Funeral Home, McDonough, (770) 957-4337.

DAVIS, Isaac Visitation service for Mr. Isaac J. Davis will be held on Wednesday, August 19, 2009 at 7:00 p.m., chapel of W. D. Lemon & Sons Funeral Home, McDonough. His remains will be forwarded to Marshall Funeral Home, 825 Division St., Biloxi, MS 39530. Funeral services will be held on Friday, August 21, 2009 at 11AM at Mercy Seat Baptist Church, Biloxi, MS. The interment will be held with full military honors at Biloxi National Cemetery. W. D. Lemon & Sons Funeral Home, 300 Griffin St., McDonough, (770) 957-4337.

Please show your support for Ike's family.

Just wanted to add my two cents. Ike was a genuinely good guy. He cared deeply for what he believed in, and he fought for what he thought was right. He was the quintessential Master Chief and he will be missed.

Please send my condolance's on the family of Isaac Davis EMCM I worked with Ike when he was a 3rd class in New Orleans. There was me, Ike, Jerry Scott and Cris Praylow there at the time. I only learned of his passing from the retirees news letter I get. I am very sorry to hear of his passing. He had a big heart and found humor in all things he was confronted with.

Thank you
John J Nimmons EMC Ret