Richard G. "Jitterbug" Davis
August 25, 2011
Richard “Jitterbug” Davis, 71, was peacefully called to the Lord with his family by his side, Thursday, August 25, 2011, due to complications of surgery. A memorial service will be held 4 p.m. Sunday, August 28, 2011, at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, with visitation two hours prior to the service.
Jitterbug was born January 3, 1940, to James and Mary Lou Davis in Des Moines. He loved talking and flirting and never met an ugly woman. Jitterbug enjoyed fishing, spending time with his family, and was the primary caregiver of his mother. He worked as a chef for many years.
He is survived by his children, Lisa Davis, Little Richard (Denise Moore) Davis and Sara Bishop; grandchildren, Tessa (David Razo) Davis and her children, Cisco, Allie and Maddie, Nicole (Doug) Foust, Natasha (Mitch Fatino) Davis, Whitney Davis, Dalton Davis, Jonathan Reveles, Mia Reveles and Dominic Reveles; brother, John (Tina) Davis; sisters, Mary Lou Swale and Ruby (Bill) Elings; best friends, Luke and Shonna Partlow; many nieces and nephews; and many, many beloved friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Bernice; granddaughter, Carrie Lynn Davis; brothers, James, William, Ronnie and Tommy Davis; and his sister Nancy Ballard.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family.
Online condolences may be made:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Julie Davis Nordgren
08/28/2011
Uncle Richard you will be deeply missed by many. I wish I would have had more time then I did with you, the time I did have was nice and I will cherish those memories. Thank you for letting me know how much you cared, it meant more than you knew! Give grandma and my dad a message that I love them and a hug from me. Love you! Julie
Dawn Ramos
08/28/2011
Just wanted to put in writing how bad I feel about you lost. Just know you are all in my heart today . Prayers go out to you all. I ask a couple people I know to say a Prayer the Family to get thru the day. Love you all . My friend I hope you are doing ok .
Shelby Hamilton
08/26/2011
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Take solace in knowing he is in a much better place. I know that does not take away the pain and loss, but you will all see him again. I love you guys.
Diane & Randy Thompson
08/26/2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
May God bless and comfort you.
All our love,
The Thompsons