Marvin Roger ‘Sonny’ Davis, 89, of Portsmouth, passed away on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at the SOMC Hospice Center. He was born on March 18, 1936, in New Boston, a son of the late Agnes McPhail Chafin and Robert Davis.
A 1954 Glenwood High School graduate, Sonny joined the Air Force and was honorably discharged in 1958. He then worked for many years as an electrician at the A-Plant. He was a Freemason and member of the Harrison/Fullerton Lodge #937 for over 50 years, and a member of the El Hasa Shrine Clown Unit. Sonny was also a Kentucky Colonel and a member of the James Dickey Post American Legion #23.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Ann Marie Hilderbrand Davis. The couple was married on November 27, 1961, in New Boston.
Also surviving are two daughters, Sandy (Curtis) Davis-DePuy of Portsmouth and Aimee (James) Fleshman of West Jefferson; two granddaughters, Rachel Mowen and Rebekah Morales; and three great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a stepdaughter, Bobbie Jo Lauter; and three sisters, Dorothy Justus, Clarice Squibb and Roberta Davis.
A Memorial Service will be held at noon on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at the Sciotoville Christian Church, with Military Rites provided by the James Dickey Post #23 American Legion Honor Guard. The family will welcome guests from 11 A.M. until the service hour.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks donations be made to SOMC Hospice, 2201-25th St., Portsmouth, OH 45662 and Sciotoville Christian Church, 5540-3rd St., Portsmouth, OH 45662.
