Richard Harding Davis, 80, passed peacefully April 6, 2013 in Phoenix. Entrepreneur from childhood through his final days, Richard loved laughter, learning, listening to music and most of all helping his family. He leaves behind 4 children (Robert M. Davis, Jeffrey S. Davis, Debra S. Brockway, and Melinda M. Xavier), 11 grandchildren, and countless jokes. A memorial service will be held on Friday, April 12 at 2:30 PM at Shadow Mountain Mortuary, 2350 E Greenway Rd., Phoenix. Contributions in Richard’s memory appreciated to MelindasMission.com.