Richard L. Davis

Published 9:55 am Thursday, July 21, 2016

AHOSKIE – Mr. Richard Lee Davis, age 80, of Ahoskie, NC passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2016 at Vidant Hospice House in Greenville, NC.

Mr. Davis was born September 1, 1935 in Murfreesboro, NC, the son of the late Albert Jefferson Davis and Erma Lee Matthews Davis McGraw. He was also predeceased by a sister, Alice Faye Davis.

Mr. Davis was a retired supervisor with H.T. Jones Lumber Company with 37 years of service. He was a former member of the National Guard, past Master of Davie Lodge #39, Ahoskie, NC and a member of Union Baptist Church. He enjoyed hunting and gardening and loved his children and grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Kathryn “ Kathy” Hall Davis; his children, Richard Allen “Ricky” Davis and his wife Helen, Christopher Neal Davis and his wife Wendy, Kim Davis Watson and her husband Robert, and Heather Davis Bourn and her husband Tracy; his sister, Betty Jean Parker and her husband Beryl; his grandchildren, Clint Davis, Christopher Hunter Smith, Joseph Acosta, Trent Davis, Marykathryn Acosta, Alexis Davis and Madison Davis; and also several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends Saturday, July 23, 2016 from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Massey Funeral Home in Aulander, NC and other times at the home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Vidant Hospice House, 920 Wellness Drive, Greenville, NC 27834-2818.

Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.haroldmasseyfuneralhome.com.