Richard A "Dick" Davis' Obituary
BALLWIN, Mo. Richard A. "Dick" Davis of Ballwin, Mo., died Sunday, Nov. 4, 2007. Beloved husband of Marilyn J. Davis (nee Macy); dear father of Scott (the late Betsy) Davis, Eric (Debbie) Davis and the late Brad Davis; father-in-law of Jill Davis; grandfather of Carolyn (Levi) Sarver, Matthew, Collin, Steven, Chelsea and Bryce Davis; great-grandfather of Reece Sarver; step-grandfather of Sarah and Katie Rames; brother of Elizabeth Lippencott; dear uncle and friend to many. Mr. Davis graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a BA in physical education. Mr. Davis was an accomplished athlete and played on the football and track teams. Richard worked for Rawlings Sporting Goods and retired as regional sales manager after 45 years. He was a life member of the Free Masons of Illinois Western Star Lodge #240 of Champaign. Mr. Davis was a member of American Legion Post 1000. Mr. Davis was a member of the 1-2-3 Lunch Club and was one of the executive directors of the Buddy Fund. Services: Funeral service at Morgan Memorial Home, 1304 Regency Drive West, Savoy, on Thursday, Nov. 8, at 1 p.m. Interment in Bailey Cemetery, Tolono. Visitation: Thursday, 11 a.m. until time of service at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Leukemia and Lymphoma Society or The Buddy Fund. Friends may sign the family's online guestbook at schrader.com.
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