He was born on January 27, 1934 in Madison County, TN to the late Horace and Elsie Ruffin Davis. He was a Water Department Foreman for the former Jackson Utility Division.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife and mother of his children, Shirley Davis, and second wife, Margaret Davis; and one grandson, Keith Davis.
He is survived by his son, William (Bill) Raymond Davis, Jr. of Jackson; daughter, Sherry Davis of Lexington; grandchildren, Charles Scroggins, Crystal Davis, Blake Davis, and Candace Rivera; eight great grandchildren; and one sister, Donna Watson (Bill).
Funeral Services for Raymond will be held on Friday, December 15, 2017 at 11 a.m. at George A. Smith and Sons North Chapel with Bruce Pigue officiating. Burial will follow in Highland Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends on Thursday evening from 5-7 p.m. at the North Chapel and again on Friday morning from 10-11 a.m., one hour prior to the service.
George A. Smith and Sons North Chapel, (731) 427-5555