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Richard "Dick" Davis

5/1/1945 - 7/10/2019

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Obituary For Richard "Dick" Davis

Wednesday evening, July 10, 2019, Richard “Dick” Edward Davis of Steubenville, 74, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and loved ones.He was the son of the late Robert and Beathia “Betty” Allan Davis, and brother of Ronald L. (Patty) Davis. He was also preceded in death by Rhonda Snodgrass, a loving child who Dick and Joan cherished as their own.He leaves behind “the love of his life”, Joan Soltis Davis. The couple would have celebrated their 54th wedding anniversary July 12, 2019. He is also survived by his daughter Jennifer (Eric) Irwin, and son Rich (Valerie) Davis. He was a proud and loving Pappy to Victoria (Joey Perkey) Davis, Bekah Switzer, Nicholas Davis, Chyanne Switzer, Terri Jo “Darla” Fittro, Paris Davis and Emmett Irwin. He was a wonderful Great Pappy to Carlina Morales and Joey Perkey.Dick graduated from Wintersville High School in 1963, and was a veteran of the United States National Guard. He was a charter member of the former Faith Evangelical Presbyterian Church, Richmond, OH.He loved spending time with family and friends, and his puppies held a very special place in his heart. He liked to garden and play cards; he was a Jack of All Trades; Master of Some.After a 48-year career, he retired from RG Steel, formerly Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel, in 2012.Family and friends will be received at Shorac Funeral Home, 215 Fernwood Rd., Wintersville, OH on Sunday July 14 from 1-4 P.M. and Monday July 15 at 12 P.M.; a service will follow at 1 P.M. with Reverend David Massimi officiating. Burial at Union Cemetery, Steubenville, OH.In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Garden Club at Prime Time Senior Center, Steubenville, OH – an organization that he loved, and was a very active member.

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  • 09/03/2024

    Your friends at the Prime Time Senior Citizen Center,

  • 09/03/2024

    James Calevro

    What a kind man, it was a pleasure to take part in his care. My condolences to his lovely wife and family.💔

  • 09/03/2024

    Heather Togbetse

    Sending our love to my childhood neighbors. Bernadette and I were always welcomed into your home. May your cherished memories of Richard bring you comfort and moments of joy! -Heather (Prince) and Madio Togbetse

  • 09/03/2024

    Cheryl J Skinner, Military Veterans Museum

    May the love of God surround you and your family during this difficult time,  May you come to know that the love of God is with you always,   May your memories of Richard Davis, give you peace, comfort and strength...  Rest now in the arms of our Lord your mission on earth is complete.  I thank you for your service to our Country and my Freedom. You will not be forgotten. My thoughts and prayers to the family of ....  US National Guard Veteran, Richard Davis, is "A True American Hero" God Bless†  † Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13 †  

  • 09/03/2024

    Patti Marciniak

    My deepest sympathy to Joan ,Jen ,Rich and family.

  • 09/03/2024

    Expression of Sympathy

    A Lantern with Flowers was sent on July 12, 2019 We are so very sorry! He will be sadly missed Xoxo The Raymond Family

  • 09/03/2024

    Karen DiCesare

    Dear Joan, Ron, Pat and Family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss.  Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.   

  • 09/03/2024

    Mary Ann A Roush Dean

    I was so sorry to read of Dick's passing.  He was such a nice man and I have so many good memories of our times together when our kids were young.  Again, my deepest condolences.  Mary Ann Roush Dean

  • 09/03/2024

    Kristen Copeland

    I will always remember Dick with a cigar in his mouth. He loved his family and they loved him back and in the end that's all that matters. 

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