Richard A. (Red) Davis

Richard (Red) A. Davis, age 67, passed away at his home on Taunton Road, Sunday, May 12, 2013. Richard was born in Eatonton, GA on March 16, 1946. He worked for Hercules for many years and recently was employed by Beaver Manufacturing. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Mr. Davis was preceded in death by his parents, Braxton and Ruth Davis, and sister, Janice Carter.
Mr. Davis is survived by his wife of 29 years, Betty McCollough Davis of Covington; four children, Ginny (and Joe) Gregg, Laurie (and Chic) Lewis, Richie Davis, Brad (and Shannon) Davis; eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild; sisters, Dot Carlson, Bonnie (and Ben) Maddox, Dixie (and Dick) Crutcher; brother, Ronnie Davis.
Funeral Services for Mr. Davis will be held at 5:00 P.M., Wednesday, May 15, 2013, at Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, 1215 Access Road, in Covington, with Rev. J.B. Leachman officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home two hours prior to the service, from 3:00 - 5:00 P.M. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Newton County Humane Society, c/of Animal Control, 210 Lower River Road, Covington, GA 30014.