Richard (Ricky) Wilbur Davis
July 18, 1954 – July 13, 2025
Richard (Ricky) Wilbur Davis passed on Sunday, July 13 after courageously battling lung cancer. He was born on July 18, 1954 to Samuel and Lois Davis in Columbus, Georgia where he graduated from Hardaway High School. Ricky was an excellent paint contractor and was often called on by family and friends trusting him to take
care of their homes with the utmost care. He enjoyed taking cruises, trying his luck at casinos, camping, and visiting old family homesteads with life partner Toni Grantham.
He leaves behind partner, Toni Grantham, daughter DeLisa Wray, son Rickey Riddle
(Chelsea), son Patrick Davis, and grandchildren Meghan Wray, Jake Wray, Lana Riddle, Dexter Riddle, Nathaniel Riddle, and Mia Riddle. Ricky will be lovingly remembered by his siblings Ann Eckmann (Cliff), Neal Davis (Rena), Tommy Davis (Sheila), Barbara Gonzales (Archie), and special niece Sandy McNeal as well as many nieces, nephews, grand nieces, and grand nephews.
Ricky was preceded in death by his parents Samuel and Lois Davis, son Christian Riddle, sisters Theresa Willis and Faye Johnston, and brother Samuel Richard Davis, Jr.
A memorial service for family members and close friends only will be held on Saturday, August 2 (11:30 AM EST) at Unity Baptist Fellowship Church located at 2101 18th Place, Phenix City, Alabama 36867. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Unity Baptist Fellowship Church.