Ronald Joseph Davis

Ronald Joseph Davis, City to his friends, age 73, son of William E. Davis and Barbara T. Davis, passed away August 18, 2026. He was 6th generation Washingtonian, (Washington, DC). He is survived by his living brothers; Stephen, Michael, Richard, and Kevin, and brother John passed April 2024. He was a loving uncle to many nieces, nephews and cousins too. Family and friends meant the world to City. From 1943 to 2020, the Davis family was represented at St. John’s College High School in Washington, DC. Ronnie was in the class of ’70.

Ron was a free-spirit, working and playing all around the world, such as Saudi Arabia and Hawaii. He also worked as a roadie in a traveling circus which toured through the United States. He was renowned as a master painter, turning the ordinary into stunning homes. In his spare time, Ronnie loved to play golf, bet on the horses and play the lottery.

City, along with his long-time partner, Susie Rach, devoted their lives to raising and supporting disabled dogs. If this moves your heart as it did Ronnie and Susie, please donate to Pets with Disabilities at www.petswithdisabilities.org.

Memorial service and celebration of life are still pending.