Ricky Davis

1952 ∼ 2020

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Ricky Davis, 67, of Bevil Oaks, Texas passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2020. Ricky was born in Sour Lake, Texas on August 11, 1952 to the late, Elwood Davis and Helen Fregia Davis. Ricky was a dedicated member of First Baptist Church Bevil Oaks where he served as Deacon. Ricky was also a Freemason with the Sour Lake Masonic Lodge #1002.

Those left to cherish Ricky’s memory are his loving Wife, Linda Davis; daughters, Misty Davis Gallaher and Christy Davis Wright; grandchildren, Joseph Gallaher and Makenna Wright. Ricky is preceded in death by his parents.

A graveside service will be held at Memory Gardens Cemetery in Nederland, Texas on Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. under the direction of Melancon’s Funeral Home in Nederland.

Condolences

Elisabeth Penner Hale August 11, 2020

Mr. Davis has been a gift from God to the Beaumont community for many years. As a deacon of First Baptist Bevil Oaks, he was a generous man who was willing to help fellow friends at church.

Hoyt Simmons August 4, 2020

Ricky was a great neighbor and wonderful friend. Just talking to he and John Johnson was better than any TV comedy you could think of. He was a good Christian man and loved his family. Now, ask him a question and don’t expect a straight answer. He could fix anything, cook any thing, and spin the biggest yarns! If you needed help, he was always there! Our loss is heavens gain! My love goes out to Linda and family! May God Bless and comfort you! Hoyt Simmons

Diana Fregia August 4, 2020

I have many great memories of Ricky. Ricky and Linda were great friends and neighbors. We enjoyed backyard barbecues and many other good times together as friends. Ricky was a part of our wedding party when Jimmy and I got married. He was an awesome person.

Carla Moseley August 4, 2020

Linda, Misty and Christy There are no words that will express to you how much I loved Ricky and how much I love y’all. I have so many memories, great memories. I guess the memories begin on our wedding day, to raising kids together, Coon hunts, vacations to Schlitterbahn, having Christmas Eve at your house, and last but not least Citgo events. We have seen our share of rough times too. Floods and storms. But this flood is worse than water. My heart is broken. I still can’t believe he is gone. I know this, he was a good man and he will be missed on this earth. RIP Ricky we will miss you.

Paul R Deranger August 4, 2020

My best memories of Ricky is him and John Johnson smoking chickens, ribs, burgers and sausage for every men’s walk to Emmaus that I’ve ever worked. He was dedicated to working the Men’s Walks and always worked in the kitchen which he was so talented in making the meals delicious. He had a spirit about him that illuminated Christ and was always a blessing to be around him. RIP my old friend you will surely be missed. :cry:

Russell Trest August 4, 2020

RT Russell Trest 29 minutes ago I’ve known Brother Rick since I was about 18 years old. He was a great man and a great friend. He helped me a lot through the years. He is definitely going to be missed.

Caren & Rob Lemaster August 4, 2020

Linda, Christy, Misty, and family, We are so very sorry for the loss of Ricky, a dear husband and loving father. We are blessed to have called him our friend!! After Harvey, Rick and John would ride around Bevil Oaks in the cart a lot and stop by our house and chat with us from time to time. Conversations with these two often led to good belly laughs! God truly blessed you all with an awesome godly man to call your husband/father! He’s definitely gone from this earth too soon, but we know he’s watching over you all from above! Prayers for God to comfort you all give you peace in your memories of him. Caren & Rob LeMaster

Stevie Wooten August 4, 2020

Growing up there were two men that I thought we’re bigger than life that could do anything. One was my Dad and the other was Ricky and most of the time they were together. I have so many memories. Like the time Ricky convinced me I had night vision goggles on. Or the times we would go squirrel hunting with the dachshunds and that ol’ blue tick hound. The dachshunds were much better hunting dogs than that blue tick. One of my favorites is going over and playing with a stray dog and Ricky deciding that the dog needed to come live with me despite what Mom and Dad said. So he dropped the dog in the back of Dads truck with a honeybun and called later to tell me it was there and that there were no take backs. I could go on and on.

Scot Shaffer August 4, 2020

I can’t remember a time that I didn’t know Ricky. As stated by Kent we spent many nights camping in the woods and hunting before Bevil Oaks even existed. Time and distance kept us from seeing each other in years but I always consider him a true friend. Ricky I know you’ve heard the words A Job Well Done My Son.

Kent Shaffer August 4, 2020

Ricky and his cousin grew up with me and my brothers in bevil oaks. We had great times camping on the bayou and hunting. Ricky will be missed. Job well done my brother. You rest now, we will take it from here.....Kent Shaffer

Christy Wright August 4, 2020

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Christy Wright August 4, 2020

My dad was so upbeat and funny. While in the hospital, when they decided to try remdesivir for treatment, they needed him to sign a consent since using it for covid was experimental. They were discussing all the possible side effects and adverse reactions, and he asked, with perfect timing, “Will it make me better looking?” He was always using humor to make bad situations better, and I loved that about him. Every time I hurt myself or feel bad, I will always hear his voice say “Awwwww, I’ve had worse on my eyeball!” Just something he always said. Always makes me smile.

Nancy Miguez August 4, 2020

Rick was a faith devoted man of God. Excellent Sunday school teacher and good witness for Jesus. We love this family.

Dee Booker August 3, 2020

Ricky was a great man and a great cook. He and his sidekick, Johnny, always cooked for the church's mission banquets . He was in charge of the fireworks for the annual July 4th celebration in Bevil Oaks. He was always willing to help out. I will truly miss him.

Misty Davis Gallaher August 3, 2020

My Daddy was an amazing man who loved his family, his church and his community.

James May August 3, 2020

We had such great times as kids . Too many adventures to list. Rick will surely be missed by many, and never forgotten.