Richard Joseph Davis, age 87, of Glouster, Ohio, formerly of Murray City, passed away February 5, 2022, at his residence.
Richard was born January 5, 1935, in Corning Ohio to Josephine Tippett. He graduated from Buchtel High School; served in the US Navy; formerly worked at Carborundum in Logan for 21 years; retired from GE in Logan after 15 years; and a member of the Murray City American Legion. He attended all of his grandkids sporting events; loved his garden; and enjoyed fishing
Surviving are his wife of 61 years, Sharon “Sherry” Davis; daughter, Kim (John) Giffin of Glouster; sons, Rick (Jenny) Davis of Crooksville, and Jeff (Jennifer) Davis of Nelsonville.; grandchildren, Johnny (Kayla) Giffin, Emily (Mike) Cook, Nick (Kendra) Giffin, Ashley Davis, Madison Davis, Aron (Rhiannon) Davis, Chris Cook, and Mya Cook; great-grandchildren, Mason, Tori, Kaleb, Taylor and Grayson; and sister, Ruth.
Richard was preceded in death by his mother; granddaughter Hanah Davis; great-granddaughter Amber Shirtszinger; several brothers; and a sister.
Funeral services were held at 1:00 pm Wednesday February 9, 2022, at the Brown Funeral Home, Murray City, Ohio with Pastor Tim Poling officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery, where Military Graveside services were conducted by the Combined Color Guard.
Calling hours were observed 4-8 pm Tuesday and 11 am – 1 pm Wednesday at the funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests Donations to Ohio Health Hospice or to the Wounded Veterans.