Mr. Kewaun Davis

Winter was approaching fast, and the cold, brisk air filled the evening of November 12, 2001. Who knew Jennifer Davis and Terry Essmaker would be in for a treat when their beautiful baby boy decided to make his grand entrance into the world. Kewaun Deshawn Davis graced Muskegon, Michigan, with his arrival. At a young age, Kewaun knew what unconditional love meant and how to exhibit it. Swanny as he was called by his “Pa-Pa Ray” observed actions of others and believed in second chances and developed a love for automobiles and later learned to repair them. Being handsome, he reminded his Granny Zella of his great-uncle Bill. Kewaun attended Roosevelt Elementary School in Muskegon, MI, at the beginning of his life. In 2007, he moved to Saginaw, MI, and attended Westdale Elementary School. He finished his elementary and junior high at Francis Reh Academy. Kewaun attended Saginaw High School and graduated from the class of 2019. During his time as a Trojan, Mr. Davis participated in several extracurricular activities, including Drumline (Tenor), TAC group, and Track and Field. He was known by many nicknames, including, “Mr. Handsome, Light Skin, Kiwi, Ki-Weezy, Curly, Yella Boy, King Kee, Swanny, Mr. Turn Up and many more. He took care of all around him and treated everyone like family. Mr. Davis took his caring heart and love he had for taking care of people to A&D Home Health Care, to work. He was the friendliest young man ever; there was never a day he stepped outside and didn’t see someone he knew-the friend who would have your back in public and offer honest feedback in private. Kewaun is survived by his mother, Jennifer Davis, and Maurice Washington of Saginaw; father, Terry Essmaker, Grand Rapids, MI, brother, Devontae Davis and sister Kendread Davis both of Saginaw; nephew, Julian Grayson, Jr,; god-daughter, De’Khiyah Pipkins, Saginaw; grandparents Ozella and Lavonza Mays of Lansing, MI. Anna and William I. Essmaker, Jr., Grayling, MI. Larry Chisley, Vicksburg, MS; uncles, Treyson Davis and Tysin (Alima) Davis of Minneapolis, MN, William I. Essmaker III of Alpena, MI, Erik Essmaker, Grayling, MI, Tony Essmaker of Muskegon, MI, and Bruce Sparks of Cadillac, MI, Brad Fisher of TX, Darricus Waller of Muskegon, MI, great-uncles, Willie “Cooney” Davis and David “Boo” (Edna) Brooks of Vicksburg, MS, Charles (Beverly) Chisley of Vicksburg, MS, aunts, Ashlee (Tyrese) Payne and Taylor (Darren) Thomas of Muskegon, MI. Rebecca (Mike) Bertram of Houghton Lake, MI, Kim Minzey of Michigan. Lora Stoddard of Grayling, MI, Lori Chisley of Denton, TX. Lauren Chisley of Vicksburg, MS, April (Steven) Randle of Brandon, MS. Monica (Kendrick) Williams of Vicksburg, MS; great-aunt, Betty Ann Smith, Vicksburg, MS; a host of cousins, too many to name Kewaun will be welcomed into Heaven with arms extended, representing comfort, love and acceptance by family and friends. He is preceded in death by great-grandparents, Doris (Willie) Davis, David Johnson, Maggie (Ernest) Chisley, Benjamin (Lillian) Mays, Betty June (William) Essmaker, Sr., Steven Welzaunk, Betty L. (Wayne) G.”Bud” Mason. Aunts ‘Uncles, Dorothy Lee Jones, Marie Johnson Bailey, Janie and John “Gunny” Lee Gray, William “Bill” Davis, John and Martha Shivers, Montrey “Money Trey” Davis and Mary Ann Essmaker; a host of cousins and other loved relatives. Funeral service will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, September 15, 2025 at New Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, 3610 Russell St., Saginaw, MI 48601. Pastor Alfred L. Harris, Jr. will officiate with interment in Forest Lawn Cemetery, 3210 S. Washington Ave., Saginaw, MI 48601. Visitation will take place 9:00 a.m. until the time of service.

Mr. Kewaun Davis

November 12, 2001 - August 23, 2025