Richmond C. “Buddy” Davis

Richard “Buddy” Davis, 84, of Central, died peacefully Friday, Jan. 6, 2012, at his home.

He served in the Navy and was a retired pipefitter at Copolymer.  He was an avid gardner and deer hunter and a member of Zoar Baptist Church.

He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Doris; three sons, Richmond C. Davis II, John Drew Davis and wife Lisa, and Lance C. Davis; stepdaughter, Sheryl Lynn Nettles and husband Steve; stepson, Randall Chustz and wife Donna; grandchildren, Kaci, Morgan, Toir, Jennifer, Stuart, Patrick, Lane, and Alyssa; four great-grandchildren; and brothers, Roy and Delery and wife Sandra.

Visitation was at Greenoaks Funeral Home on Sunday, Jan. 8, from 5 to 8 p.m. and continued at Zoar Baptist Church on Monday, Jan. 9, from 9 a.m. until service at 11 a.m.