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Ray Davis
Candler - Ray Gordon Davis, age 84, passed into eternity with his Lord and Savior on March 3, 2014.
Ray was born in Youngstown, Ohio on February 8, 1930 to the late Earl and Alma Davis and was preceded in death by two sisters, Betty Jean Messer and Evelyn Hoffman.
Ray was a member of Pole Creek Baptist Church where he served as deacon, Sunday school teacher, and choir member for many years. He was a gunner's mate in the United States Navy while aboard the USS George Clymer during the Korean War. He was married to the late Ruby Davis for 58 years. He retired after 21 years at Southern Pump and Tank Company. He enjoyed raising a garden and woodworking.
Ray is survived by his children, Gary Davis (Marcie) of Bat Cave, Carolyn McMahon (Ed) of Candler, Christy McPeak (Owen) of Kings Mountain. He has four grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. He is also survived by sisters Helen Burnette of Bethel, Wanda West (Joe) of Waynesville, and brothers, Earl Davis of Asheville and Richard Davis (Pauline) of Asheville.
Funeral services will be held at 12:00 noon on Thursday, March 6, 2014 at the Canton Chapel of Wells Funeral Home with the Reverend Dennis Thurman officiating. Burial will be at 2:00 p.m. at the Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery in Black Mountain. The family will receive friends from 10:30 a.m. until 12:00 noon prior to the service.
For those who desire, an online memorial register is available at "Obituaries" at www.wellsfuneralhome.com
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Gary,
I am sorry to hear of the loss of your father. Keep the sweet memories close to your heart. May God bless and keep you and your family during this time.
Alan Long
March 5, 2014
Dear Carolyn and Family, So sorry to hear of your loss. My Deepest condolences and Sympathy goes out to you all. Praying the Lord with wrap his loving arms around you all during this difficult time.
Rhonda Hills
March 4, 2014
Carolyn.your family is in my prayers.may you find comfort sheltered in gods warm embrace.with sympathy Janice y farmer
Janice Farmer
March 4, 2014
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. However, there is no doubt in our mind that your father has joined his heavenly father in heaven and is rejoicing with other love ones who proceed him. Much love and respect for both your father and mother over all the years.
Debbie Messer Gilbert
March 4, 2014
Carolyn and family please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. Your dad was such a sweet, sweet man and I know you will miss him!
Kim and Susie Black
March 4, 2014
Honored to be apart of Ray and Ruby Davis
Caitlin Davis
March 4, 2014
Gary,
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. From the stories you shared I know your Dad to be a remarkable man, and your love for him to be everlasting. When you are ready, I'd like to hear more about your Dad and what he was like.
Glenn Coyne
March 4, 2014
Gary, Caitlin and Family, Gus and I share in your sorrow in the loss of your Father, we always enjoyed seeing him and your Mother many time and sharing meals and "just plain talking", I can see Ruby now with her eyes shining as he comes through the gate to her and our Lord, May God Bless all of you and know we love you so much. Gus and Shirley Colagerakis
March 4, 2014
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