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Richard Davis Obituary
Mr. Davis is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Linda Lee Hutchison Davis; a son, Richard Davis Jr. of Virginia; his daughters, Connie Leigh Davis of Virginia, Ilene Rene Hearn (Samuel) of Laurel and Diane Linda Turner of Ocean View; grandchildren, Roger Griffith Jr., Tina Rene Passieu, Chelsea Dawson, Cara Price, Erin Johnson, Jessica Davis, Amy Denston and Brooke Fairbank; great-grandchildren, Taylor Murphy, MacKenzie Murphy, Brock Griffith, Gavin Passieu, Tyler Hare, Braxton Wood, Lily Bruce; great-great-grandchild, Tatum Wood. His siblings, Dawn E. Argo of Greenwood, Ralph H. Davis Jr. (Doris) of Milton, Deanna L. Tull (Melvin) of Federalsburg, Larbert Tull of Salisbury, Byard Davis ( Betty Jean) of Florida, Jeneen Nepert (Wayne) of Federalsburg, and Keith Davis (Sylvia) of East New Market. His sister-in-law, Penny Dale Milligan and husband Van. Along with numerous nieces and nephews.
A celebration of his life will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, January 10, 2015, at Christ Evangelistic Church 9802 Camp Rd Laurel, Delaware. The Rev. Roland Tice will officiate. Interment will be held privately. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made in his memory, to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital 501 St Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105 or Compassionate Care Hospice 28467 DuPont Boulevard, Suite 6, Millsboro, DE 19966 or Ronald McDonalds House 26345 Network Place Chicago, IL 60673-1263. Arrangements are in the care of the Hannigan, Short, Disharoon Funeral Home Laurel, DE. Online condolences can be made by visiting, www.hsdfuneralhome.com.
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Bill Weber, Jr
January 11, 2015
Linda, Rick and Connie, my sincere condolences on the passing of Merrill. He was a wonderful person to me as a child. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
January 8, 2015
God who is the provider of comfort is aware of your suffering and deep grief. He promises a time where these feeling will no longer be called to mind. Isaiah 65:17
Rick Benton
January 8, 2015
condolences to the family of Merril-I worked with Merril in the Power House-probably retired the same time-he was a gentle man-Mat the Holy Spirit comfort you and your loved ones during this time.
Pat & Charlie Gardner
January 7, 2015
Our hearts and prayers are with you, God bless you and help you find comfort at this time.
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