Richmond "Buddy" Davis, 84, of Central, died peacefully Friday, Jan. 6, 2012, at his home. He served in the Navy and was a retired pipefitter from Copolymer. He was an avid gardener and deer hunter, and a member of Zoar Baptist Church. He is survived by his loving wife, Doris, of 47 years; 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, Tori, Jennifer, Stuart, Patrick, Lane and Alyssa; four great-grandchildren; and brothers, Roy and Delery and wife Sandra. Visitation at Greenoaks Funeral Home on Sunday, Jan. 8, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Visitation continues at Zoar Baptist Church on Monday, Jan. 9, from 9 a.m. until service at 11 a.m.
