Richard W. Davis

Richard W. Davis

Passed: February 04, 2025
Charleston, WV

Richard W. Davis

Passed: February 04, 2025
Charleston, WV

Obituary

Richard W. “Dick” Davis, 92, of Charleston, WV, passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2025.

He was born February 8, 1932, to the late Elex P. Davis and Mildred (Smith) Davis.

Mr. Davis is survived by the love of his life for 66 years, Anna B. Davis of Charleston. The surviving children are sons Leslie Terrence of Charleston and Paul Todd (Cheri) of Sarasota, FL, and daughter Leigh Ann Spurlock of Charleston. There are five grandchildren, Aimee Webb (John) of Sarasota, FL, Shannon Massey (Michael) of St. Albans, WV, Wesley and Logan Spurlock of Charleston, and three great-grandchildren, Alex and JoAnna Webb of Sarasota, FL, and Kara Massey of St. Albans. He leaves his brothers, Ray C. Davis of Waynesville, OH, and Gene Davis (Norma) of Banner, KY; sister-in-law, Imogene Bays of Virginia, and a host of nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant sister, Patricia Joan Davis; his sister-in-law, Yvonne Davis; in-laws, Paul and Christine Robertson; sister-in-law, Pat Kelly; brother-in-law, Charles Robertson, and brother-in-law, Dennis Bays.

Mr. Davis is a graduate of Union College, Barbourville, KY, and the College of Graduate Studies, Institute, WV.

He served in Japan and Korea with the U.S. Army Engineers. He was formerly employed with the Aetna Life and Casualty, the West Virginia Treasury as Director of Investments and was a teacher of Gifted Children in Boone County, West Virginia.

He was a member of St. Marks United Methodist Church for more than 66 years and a member of their chancel choir for all of those years. He served as Trustee, Recreational Director, Church Treasurer, chaired the Archives / History Committee, Finance Committee, and Bicentennial Committee.

He was past president of the Charleston Junior Chamber of Commerce, National Director, U.S. Jaycees Senator of Jr. Chamber International, Charter President of West Virginia JCI Senate, Past President of Optimist Club of Charleston, Past Governor of Kentucky-West Virginia District, Optimist International, a Life Member of Optimist International. He is also Past Director of The Woodland Owners of West Virginia, Public Employees Retiree Association and Vice President Religious Archivists of Greater Kanawha Valley.

He was an avid reader and collector of books.

Memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, February 15, 2025, at St. Marks United Methodist Church, Charleston, with Rev. Cindi Briggs-Biondi, Emeritus Pastor Janet Harmon and Emeritus Pastor Monty Brown officiating. Inurnment in the courtyard columbarium will follow the service.

Visitation will begin one hour prior at the church.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to St. Marks United Methodist Church, 900 Washington Street East, Charleston, WV 25301.

Condolences may be sent to Mr. Davis’ family at www.barlowbonsall.com .

Barlow Bonsall Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.

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3 responses to Richard W. Davis

  1. John Greene says:

    Dick and his wife were friends of my parents, Dr. Thomas and Carol Green. Therefore, I have known him growing up. He was always a kind man soft spoken, with a gentle way about him. I saw him as a fatherly figure and a good friend to my dad. I am truly saddened to hear of his passing and I offer my condolences on behalf of myself and my parents, who have both passed. I feel they are together once more.

  2. I know that Mr. Davis has been the best and most loving husband, father and grandfather to all members of this family. Take knowledge and peace in knowing that he is a Christian and is in heaven.

  3. Sorry to hear Dick has left us. I hope you have some joy knowing he had a full life.

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