Richard Davis

Richard Davis, age 65 of Resaca, passed away on Monday, February 11, 2013 in The Specialty Hospital in Rome. Richard was born on August 7, 1947 in Gordon County. He was the son of the late Jack and Cleo Thompson Davis. Richard attended the Higher Praise Church of God. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by: grandparents, Jody and Toni Davis and Elijay and Lily Thompson; mother-in-law, Malvia Gilley; father-in-law, Thurman Roberts; brother-in-law, Herman Stafford; several aunts, uncles and cousins. Survivors include: his wife, Vivian R. Davis of the home; one daughter, Carmen Hayes of Calhoun; one sister, Brenda Stafford of Chatsworth; two grandsons, Jody Slaughter and Alan Slaughter; two great-grandchildren, Jacob Slaughter and Allison Slaughter; mother-in-law, Emma Roberts of Pine Chapel; special niece and nephew, Jennifer, Wes and Regan Keerce; brother-in-laws and sister-in-laws, aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews and cousins also survive. Special friend, Jacky Bright also survives. Funeral Services will be conducted on Thursday, February 14th at 1:00pm from the Chapel of Thomas Funeral Home with the Reverend Billy Tatum and Reverend Jimmy Hogan officiating. Burial will follow in Sardis Cemetery. Pallbearers serving include: Larry Gilley, Brad Bargo, Wes Keerce, Ryan Acree, John Davis, Sam Bright and Stacey Bright. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, February 13th from 5 – 9pm at the funeral home. You may leave the Davis family online condolences at www.thomasfuneralhomecalhoun.com Thomas Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Richard Davis.