Richard Gordon Davis

Born on October 23, 1945, in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late Emery Davis and Marilyn Moore Davis. Dr. Davis was raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and later moved to Cleveland, Ohio, where he pursued his higher education. He earned his bachelor’s degree from John Carroll University and went on to complete his Doctorate at Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine.

Dr. Davis dedicated his professional life to serving others. He worked at the Cleveland VA Hospital as a maxillofacial surgeon and served as Director of the Dental & Oral Surgery Department. In addition to his medical career, he proudly served his country as a Major in the United States Army Reserve for eight years.

In 2008, he and his family relocated to Summerville, South Carolina, where he enjoyed retirement. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend who cherished time spent with family and loved ones. He especially enjoyed golfing, shopping, and had a passion for cars, particularly buying and selling them.

He is survived by his loving wife, Mary Lou Davis; his five sons: Jeffrey Scott Davis (Sandi) of Oshkosh, Wisconsin; Matthew Todd Davis of Fort Mill, South Carolina; Kenneth Michael Davis (Silvia) of Houston, Texas; William James Davis of Cleveland, Ohio; and Bennett Joseph Davis of Ridgeville, South Carolina; seven grandchildren; and his sister, Patricia Ann Wymard of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Ruth Ryan; and his brothers, Charles E. Davis, John Clarke Davis, and Lewis James Davis.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on March 25, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Church, 510 St. James Avenue, Goose Creek, South Carolina 29445. Inurnment into the church columbarium niche will immediately follow the service.

A gathering will be held in Cleveland, Ohio at a later date in April.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to:

Dental Service VA Northeast Ohio, Attn: Deb Rhoads 10701 East Blvd, Cleveland, Ohio 44106. As an alternative, a donation may be made to a food bank of one’s choice.