Name: Visitation for Richard Ravanel Davis
Start: 2023-02-01T23:00:00.000Z
End: 2023-02-02T01:00:00.000Z
Location: Richmond Hill Funeral Home - Richmond Hill

Richard Ravanel Davis, former mayor and life-long resident of Bryan County died peacefully at home with his family Sunday morning, January 29th. He was born on July 1, 1935, to Rad and Madeline Davis. They lived in Clyde, Ga, part of the Fort Stewart reservation for the first few years of his life. He attended school at Richmond Hill, where he graduated. He married Christine Black of Vidalia, Ga. Together they had two children, Dean and Chris Davis. His first job was at National Cash Register (NCR) as a service technician. He was also employed by Interlogic Trace before opening his own computer sales and service business.

His love of politics led him to run for city council and then mayor where he served for a total of thirty-one years. Richard loved Richmond Hill and always strived to do what was best for the city. Under his leadership, JF Gregory Park was developed, the Great Ogeechee Seafood festival was revitalized, and sewage and wastewater facilities were modernized among other accomplishments.

He is survived by his wife, Christine Davis; his son Christopher Davis (Heather); his grandchildren, Mckenzie Davis Raun (Jesse), Richard Davis, Hannah Davis, Hayden Davis; great grandchildren, Caroline Greeson, Jenna Raun; siblings, Boyce Davis, Randy Davis (Phyllis); several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his son, Dean Russel Davis; sisters Lillie Sheppard, Violet Davis, Avie Rushing; brothers Toy Davis, Ralph Davis, Lee Davis, and Redge Davis

Funeral service will be held Thursday February 2nd, at 11 o'clock am at Richmond Hill United Methodist Church with burial to follow at Richmond Hill First Baptist Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 1st from 6 to 8 pm at the Richmond Hill Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Compassus Hospice or a charity of your choice.

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Published by BryanCountyNews from Jan. 31 to Feb. 7, 2023.

Memories and Condolences
for Richard Davis

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13 Entries

Laverne McGary

February 2, 2023

Christine,
My condolences to you, your family and his friends.
Laverne (Fort Stewart HR)

Stanley McCallar

February 2, 2023

Christine and Family
I was sadden to hear about Richard's passing. It has been a long time since I have been to Richmond Hill but have kept up with the progress of Richmond Hill through the years through Boyce. The progress has been in large part because of Richard. He was a good leader. Just remember, God is Good, and will help you through this time if you will just ask. I will keep the family in my prayers. God's speed to the family.

Edwin Akins

February 1, 2023

I knew Richard from attending the annual Davis family reunion. My mother, Dollie Mae, was first cousin, daughter of George and Hattie Davis Gill.

Linda Hammock

January 31, 2023

I was blessed to have known Mr. Richard for many years. I knew his precious mother. I have been blessed to know most of his family. He was a little bong, caring man with respect and love for others first. Memories I have to cherish a man that done what he said he was going to do. Prayers for his family and friends for we lost a good man.

Jean Harn-Dailey and family

January 31, 2023

May peace be with your family. Being back in Richmond Hill, I've seen so many wonderful things and places that you started. You are loved, honored, and cherish by so many friends, family, and the city of Richmond Hill. We will never forget you and the times that you helped not only make our city better but your love for helping others.
We will miss you and your visits.

Don & Miriam Strickland

January 31, 2023

To Christine and family, may God grant all of you peace and comfort during your loss. Richard did a lot for this community over the years and he will missed. May God bless all of you.

Ed Tharpe

January 31, 2023

Prayers for the family. May our Savior and the Holy Spirt comfort them all. Richard helped me a lot when I was on city council. May he rest in peace.

James Gill

January 31, 2023

Richard was a super close friend of whom I always looked up to and for unknown reason took our friendship at heart, he as mayor pro tem he and then Mayor doug Ellis allowed me to design and build the first real City Hall. Many other projects they desired we both shared our love for and of country music, Christine and family I love you guys we all can cherish all he did and the lives he touched

Richard and Christine at "A Day For Richard Davis" April 1, 2010.

William Lynn Bennett

January 31, 2023

Richard with his famous boat paddle, stirring the jambalaya - Oct. 15, 2005

William Lynn Bennett

January 31, 2023

William Lynn Bennett

January 31, 2023

I will miss Richard so much. He was a charter and founding member of the Exchange Club of Richmond Hill in 1984, and could always be counted on whenever the club had a project planned or shrimp jambalaya to be prepared during the Seafood Festival. Richard's leadership is the primary reason that Richmond Hill has progressed to what it is today--one of the best places in America to live and raise a family. The picture attached is of Richard stirring his world famous jambalaya in Oct. 2005, and another of Richard and Christine at the Richard Davis Day event in April, 2010.

Cornelia Schultz

January 29, 2023

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always. Cornelia

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