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1951
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2024
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Ravon Davis Obituary
Sep 18, 1951 - Dec 11, 2024
Mr. Ravon Ezra Davis, 73, passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2024. He was born in Forsyth County on September 18, 1951 to Ezra and Maude Davis of East Bend, NC. Ravon graduated from Forbush High School in 1969. He later went on to study Electronics Engineering and graduated from Surry Community College in 1988. Ravon was a tobacco farmer for many years and later worked for his family's business E.J. Davis and Sons Excavating, Harvey Brown and Sons Building, and then John S. Clark Construction before retiring. He had many hobbies including cycling, hunting, and trout fishing. Ravon was an avid rollercoaster rider and gardener. He was always willing to lend a hand to anyone. Ravon will be deeply missed by all who had the special privilege to know him. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a nephew, Elliot Davis. He is survived by his wife, Darla Godfrey; siblings, Portia (Gary) Waters, Reggie (Starla) Davis, Arvon (Cindy) Davis, Kim (Nancy) Davis, and Marcia (Richard) Davis-Arnder; step daughter, Megan Cantrell; grandchildren, Kolby and Dylan; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. The family will receive friends from 2 to 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, December 15, 2024 at Gentry Family Funeral Service in East Bend. A funeral service will follow at 3:30 p.m. in the Gentry Family Chapel with Ravon's nephew, Shaun Davis, officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Samaritan's Purse. Gentry Family Funeral Service of East Bend is serving the Davis family. Online condolences may be made at www.gentryfuneralservice.com.
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