Mr. Richard W. Davis, Sr.

Richard Wesley Davis, Sr., 84, passed away April 30, 2023 at St. Luke’s Hospice in Kansas City, Missouri.

Rick was born July 12, 1938, in Kansas City, Kansas to William Davis, Sr. and Susie Davis.  He graduated from Lincoln High School in 1958.

Rick served four years in the Air Force.  He retired after forty-four years from the U. S. Postal service.  Rick was a member of the Post Office Union.  He traveled to different cities as a delegate for the state and national conventions.

Rick loved to keep his lawn up.  He loved to dance and play music, spending time with his Go Long Friends during football season and he loved to keep his vehicles clean.

Rick was baptized at an early age.

Rick was preceded in death by his mother, Susie Davis, father, William Davis, Sr., brothers, Michael Davis, Maurice Davis, Ronald Davis, Theodore Davis, Andrew Davis, George Eddy Davis, Bobby Davis, Donald Davis, sisters, Rosalind Davis, Gloria Hernandez, son, Mark Davis.

Rick is survived by his wife, Patsy Davis of thirty-seven years; brothers, Stephen Davis, Bill Davis, Jr. (Essie); sisters, Loretta Davis, Patricia Baker, Cynthia Hernandez; sons, Richard Davis, Jr. (Brenda), Andre Davis (wife), Vance Robinson, Donnie Rico Robinson; daughter, Melissa Ballard; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, family, co-workers and friends.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 6, 2023, 2pm at the Watkins Heritage Chapel. Interment Brooking Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1pm-2pm at the chapel. Service conducted by Lawrence A. Jones & Sons Funeral Chapel. Condolences may be shared on our website.

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