Jeffrey R Davis, 45, of Akron passed away October 3, 2017.  Jeff was born in Barberton, Ohio, on May 31, 1972, to Richard and Jeannine (Wilson) Davis.

Jeff graduated from Wadsworth High School in 1990.   He attended Akron Machine Institute after graduation.   Jeff was a very kind, loving and gentle soul.   He was known as gentleman Jeff.

He is survived by his parents, Richard and Jeannine Davis;  sister, Kelly (Mark) Byers;  nephews, Christopher and Jonathon; grandfather, James R. Davis of Butler. PA;  and grandmother, Pearl A Wilson of Butler, PA.

He is preceded in death by his grandmother Maxine Davis and grandfather William Wilson.

Family will receive friends Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2017, from 11 am-1 pm at the Hilliard Rospert Funeral Home, 174 N. Lyman St. Wadsworth, Ohio.   Funeral services will be conducted at 1 pm with Major Tom Grace officiating. Interment will be at Woodlawn cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Wadsworth Salvation Army, 527 College St. Wadsworth, Ohio 44281, or charity of your choice.