Raymond Davis

Augusta, GA – Mr. Raymond E. Davis, 85, born in Mosiertown, PA, devoted husband of Joyce Beckwith Davis for 60 years, joined his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 25, 2013 at Doctor’s Hospital.  He accepted Jesus as his Savior at a very young age and followed the call of God into the Ministry. He graduated from Baptist Bible Seminary in New York State in 1950 and was ordained as a Minister of the Gospel.  He graduated from Houghton College in 1954 with a degree in Church Music.  He served as Minister of Music and Youth at the following churches: First Baptist church of New Smyrna Beach Florida, Fleming Baptist Church, Southside Baptist Church, and Open Door Baptist Church, Augusta GA. He began Plantation Greenhouses, was an avid gardener, and was passionate about all things related to horticulture.  He was a Certified Rose Judge by The American Rose Society. He retired as head of Grounds at Gracewood State School & Hospital in 1997.

In addition to his wife, other survivors include their 3 children, Michael S. Davis, Beth Davis Josey (Wayne), Kathleen Davis Rouse, and grandchildren - Rebecca Jenkins Taylor (Bobby), and Eddie Rouse.  He loved and adored his great-grandchildren Bridgette, Nicholas, and Bryce Taylor. Raymond is also survived by five sisters: Ruth Little (Harold), Alvira Griffis, Lillian Andrews, Betty Sheldon (Jerry), and Carol White (Wayne) and many beloved nieces and nephews.

Ray Davis is preceded in death by his parents, Claude and Nellie Davis; brother, Richard Davis; and his sister, Ellen Dutton. 

Friends are welcome to join the family at a memorial service celebrating Ray’s life on Thursday, February 28th, at 7:00PM at Fleming Baptist Church, 3027 Peach Orchard Road, Augusta GA 30906, Phone 706-798-3511, and a graveside service at Hillcrest Cemetery on Thursday, February 28th at 11:00AM.

Elliott Sons Funeral Home

2524 Lumpkin Road

Augusta, Georgia  30906

706-793-0123