Richard Lee Davis' Obituary
Richard "George" Lee Davis, age 89, of Seymour, passed away on Aprill 11, 2024 in Corydon, Iowa.
He was born May 17, 1934 to Ray J. and Mary Kirkland Davis in Centerville, Iowa. The second son of four, he attended country schools Jones and College, and then graduated from Seymour Community School in 1951.
At that time, Richard started farming with his dad and brother Howard. He married Jessie Cole at the First Methodist Church in Centerville, Iowa on September 14, 1956. Two weeks later Richard left on October 1, 1956 for the Army, serving in Arkansas, Virginia, and Fort Leonardwood, MO. He was discharged in July 1958 when Richard returned to Plano and started farming with his dad again. Richard also became the pitcher for the Plano softball team, and liked to play with friends, especially at the July 4th tournament each year. After forty years of farming he retired, moved to Seymour and began working for Lockridge Hardware in Promise City.
Richard was a 50 year member of the Seymour Legion Post #180, serving as a Vice Commander in 1986, and a Post Commander from 1987-1988.
Richard enjoyed attending Plano Church. He loved watching sports, especially when his children or grandchildren were playing. Family coming home was always a favorite of his, along with farming, feeding cattle, and playing cards at the barbershop.
He is survived by: his wife; Jessie, four children; Donnie (Joyce) Davis, Lois Clark, James (Janet) Davis, and Charlotte (Albert) Van Fleet. 8 grandchildren; Brennan (Melissa) Davis, Beth (Nate) Shilling, Nick (Kelsey) Clark, Renae Clark, Jeremy (Melanie) Davis, Jason (Brittany) Davis, Zack (Amber) Van Fleet. 9 great-grandchildren; Dallas, Gavin, Rylee, Kaylee, Emmitt, Cole, Reggie, Nash, and Carlee. Brother; Howard (Joy) Davis, Sisters-in-law; Margaret Sullins, Nancy Litwiller, Glida Cole, and numerous extended family members.
Preceding him in death were his parents; granddaughter; Jessica Van Fleet, Great-granddaughter; Alexis Clark, son-in-law; Rodney Clark, his older brother Everett, an infant brother Marvon, and several lifelong friends.
Funeral service will be 11:00 AM, Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at Thomas Funeral Home in Centerville. Interment will immediately follow at Southlawn Cemetery in Seymour. Visitation will be one hour prior to service from 10-11:00 AM. Memorials may be given to Nye Birdwell American Legion Post #180 or EveryStep Hospice. Condolences may be shared at www.thomasfh.com or facebook.com/thomasfuneralhome.
Services will be streamed live athttps://my.gather.app/remember/richard-george-davis
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