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Richard Davies Obituary

DAVIES, RICHARD "DICK" - age 76 of the Tellico Village Community, Loudon, passed away Saturday evening, February 25, 2012. Dick was born and raised in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Louisiana State University where he was a member of the basketball and track teams. He served his country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. Dick was awarded the Gold Medal as a member of the United States Basketball team in the 1964 Summer Olympics. He is a member of the Pennsylvania, Tennessee and Olympic Sports Halls of Fame. He retired from The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company after 32 years service. Dick served as a member of the University of Tennessee Development Council. He also served as Chairman of the Baptist Hospital Foundation Board, the Mercy Hospital Foundation Board and as a member of the Trinity Foundation Board, East Tennessee Foundation Board , and the Helen Ross McNabb Foundation Board. Dick was an avid tennis player winning numerous state championships. He was a member of the Community Church of Tellico Village. Preceded in death by his parents, Edris and Esther Davies; and three brothers: Robert Davies, Thomas Davies, and Edris Davies. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Barbara Davies; children: Robin Beiswenger and husband, Robert, Robert Davies and wife Jennifer, Richard Davies and wife Sharon, Dawn Idom and husband Charles; grandchildren: Ashlei and Robert Beiswenger, Olivia, Emily and Charles Idom, and Cami Davies; sister-in-law, Mary Davies; brother, Ray Davies and wife, Dale; sister-in-law, Edith Davies; sister, Bettye Frierson and husband Edward along with many nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Dick's Life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 4th, at the Community Church of Tellico Village. Rev. Martin Singley will officiate. A reception will follow in the church Christian Life Center. Full military honors will be conferred by the Loudon Co. Veterans Honor Guard. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Community Church of Tellico Village, 130 Chota Center, Loudon, TN 37774 or the Child Advocacy Center, 887 Hwy 70 West Lenoir City, TN 37771. Click Funeral Home and Cremations Tellico Village Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
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Published by Knoxville News Sentinel from Mar. 1 to Mar. 2, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Richard Davies

13 Entries

March 21, 2012

Bobbie,
So sorry to hear of Dick's death, Our thoughts are with you and the family
Eloise & J.D. Gunter
Cedar Bluff, Al

Jill Jones Dinning

March 20, 2012

So sorry to hear about Dick's passing, He was such a nice man. Been many years since he lived in West TN, but Martin also lost a wonderful friend.
Jill Jones Dinning (Martin, TN)

March 4, 2012

Dear Barbara, We are so sorry with Dick's passing. We will miss His joyous smile and laughter that we enjoyed so often in your lovely home.
The one thing is that Dick was doing just what he loved so much and for this we rejoyce. If we can help you in anyway please just let us know.
Lots of Love, Beverley & Whitey Kellogg

bill massey

March 4, 2012

Mrs Davies and family, I was saddened to hear of Dick's passing. In the late 1960's he and I played golf and tennis in the mornings before going to work in the afternoon at Goodyear, where he was my boss. We became great friends, and I admired his competitive spirit. His attitude toward family, friends, and sport were singular and inspiring. Bill Massey, Savannah GA

Alberta Harris Harris

March 2, 2012

Heartfelt Prayers for Mrs Davis and Family. Dick was Kind and Wonderful Person. I was truly Blessed to have met Him and his family!!!!

BILLY COOPER

March 1, 2012

“THE WILL TO WIN WINGFOOT”
In Honor & Celebration of Dick Davies
By Billy Cooper
2/29/2012

One should never wait too late to tell;
The one you knew quite so well;
That what he taught you would carry you through;
Tough years of challenges and times of blue.

Although his ways at that time;
May have “seemed” a bit sublime;
Now after 25 years of my automotive career;
I “fully” understand why he “gently” kicked a few rears!

While competing with him on the asphalt courts;
The “fear of winning” was well known for me & my cohorts;
Win or loose, when staring across the net at our Olympic idol;
And admiring his “Will to Win” was his ultimate goal.

Fond memories continue to forever last;
Like playing mixed doubles with him on his beloved grass;
Watching my basketball idol shoot county fair hoops;
To win teddy bears for his beloved troops.

Although sadly he never, ever actually knew;
He gave me “The Will to Win,” received by only few;
Thousands of workout hours & 24 hour work days just to survive;
While thinking of the Wingfoot whom unknowingly taught me to strive.

Often late in recent years' long work day nights;
A thought of calling him to give him thanks & say his was right;
For the gift he never knew he gave me needed recognition;
I pray today he somehow now knows, even after his mission.

Dear Barbara and children of whom I remember 30 years to date;
My friends & I wish we could be with you to celebrate;
The life and tennis stories about Dick in our youthful years;
Though saddened a gift was never acknowledged with crying tears.

Today you guys come together to celebrate;
The life of a man that we all so highly rate;
But now “The Man Upstairs” not only has angels with wings in wind;
But also the Wingfoot to teach His flock “THE WILL TO WIN”!
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Dear Barbara and children:

I am truly sorry for Dick's passing, as Jim Skoda called me tonight to tell me. The words I write are very true, as I have often wanted to call Dick and tell him “Thanks” for teaching me due to his example of his “Will to Win,” which has pushed me to persevere in many trying times.

Sincerely,

Bill Cooper – President
OLD WORLD DME, INC.
39690 W. 14 MILE RD
COMMERCE TWP, MI 48390
(248)669-2416 Phone
(248)671-0922 Fax
[email protected]
www.oldworlddme.com

Pam Jacobs

March 1, 2012

I am so sorry. He was a dear friend of my mother and father, he will be missed sorely.

Amanda Armstrong

March 1, 2012

Bob and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about your dad. The times I met him- he was such a delightful and kind person. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
The Armstrong family

Jeff & Becky Ashin

March 1, 2012

Becky and I wish to express our deepest condolences to Barbara and the entire family. We were honored to know Dick and to share some brief time with him.

Amanda Armstrong

March 1, 2012

Bob and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about your dad. The times I met him- he was such a delightful and kind person. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
The Armstrong family

Bob Smith

March 1, 2012

Dear Babs and Family,
I share your sadness and your joy,
learning of Dick's passing.
Sadness that his voice and smile will be missing, and Joy in knowing that where he is now, he would not want to come back. He is with his LORD and Savior JESUS. Also, Joy in knowing that one day we will all join him and all of our loved ones in Glory.The way that the world is going, I believe that will be very soon.
Love and blessings,
Bob

Loretta Isbill

March 1, 2012

Mr. Davies was one of the nicest people I met during my time at Tellico Village, always smiling and friendly, I will never forget when he took my 10 yr old for a ride in his favorite car "The Viper" it is still one of my son's greatest memories even though he is grown with children of his own now. He lived a remarkable life and will be missed by many!

Gwendolyn Lanford

March 1, 2012

Dick was truly a great athlete and a kind man. He will be missed. My family and I met him about 15 years ago at the Senior Olympics where he was WINNING.

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