Jon D. Davis, 76, of Richwood died peacefully Monday evening, May 7, 2018 with his loving and devoted family by his side. He was born February 12, 1942 on the family farm to the late D.K. and Lucille (Livingston) Davis. He was also preceded in death by a brother, R. Don Davis.
On July 17,1965, he married the love of his life, the former Brenda Bumgarner at the Richwood First Baptist Church and she died March 11, 2017. Jon graduated from Richwood High School Class of 1960 and attended The Ohio State University for one year. He joined the Army Reserves in 1962 while working full time at Davis-Hughes Hardware in Richwood. In 1968, the Davis family started Ken Davis & Sons farrier supply business, where he was co-owner with his father and 2 brothers. While at Ken Davis & Sons he traveled to many racetracks and the Amish country to deliver horseshoes, making many lifelong friends. He retired from the business in 2004.
Jon also enjoyed serving on various community boards and organizations. He was Secretary of the Farrier Industry Association, President of the Civic Center Board, Treasurer and member of Pheasants Forever Union County Chapter #535, and a member of Richwood Gun and Game Club. He was a man of great faith, he served as Treasurer and on other various church committees of The Richwood First United Methodist Church, where he was a devoted member.
He was proud of many things, especially his 3 daughters, 2 sons-in-law and 4 grandchildren. He loved being there to support them in whatever they were doing. Papa Jon shared his love of the outdoors with all of them by spending time fishing, hunting, clay target shooting, and hosting many family campfires on the farm. Other family traditions were Saturday Ohio State tailgate parties, watching horse races at Scioto Downs, and camping trips. Later in life, he and Brenda enjoyed traveling to many State Fairs from Maine to Nebraska, and the county fairs in Ohio. They were season ticket holders of OSU Women's Basketball, attended Bluegrass Festivals, and enjoyed bird watching. He especially enjoyed hunting trips to Iowa and fishing trips to Canada.
Surviving are his three daughters, Gina Davis, Richwood; Kathy (Mike) Karcher, Marysville; Krista (Keith) Salyer, Richwood; four grandchildren, Katelyn and Riley Karcher; Gavin and Griffin Salyer; a brother, Robert K. Davis, Boulder, CO; a sisters-in-law, Connie (Joe) Isler, Prospect, Anita Davis, Richwood and Anne (Russ) Hahn, St. Joe, MI; two brothers-in-law, Ned (Terry) Bumgarner, Columbia, SC and Ben (Pam) Bumgarner, Richwood; nephews and nieces, Cindy Schory, Dean (Ginny) Davis, Scott (LouAnn) Davis, David (Tracy) Davis, Chanin (Chad) Lowe, Debbie (Philip Ryan) Davis, Leslie (Pancho Hansen) Davis, Robin (Tom) Halnon, Russ Hahn (deceased), Mike Hahn, Gary (Julie) Hahn, Jason (Mandy) Swartz, Nathan (Teresa) Swartz, Traci (Craig) Simo, Stefanie (John) Castles, Neal (Stephanie) Bumgarner, Brook (Derek) Lowe, Luke Bumgarner, Kirby (Jason) Rowe, Paige (Justyn) Clevenger, Autumn Bumgarner,; and numerous great-nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be Monday May 14, 2018 at 11:00 AM at the First United Methodist Church, Richwood with Pastor Joe Rhea officiating. Burial will follow in Claibourne Cemetery. Friends may call on Sunday from 2 to 6 PM at the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home, Richwood.
Memorial Gifts may be made to the Richwood First United Methodist Church at 18 S. Fulton St. Richwood, Ohio 43344, Union County Pheasants Forever #535 c/o Harley Jerew 20 E. Bomford St. Richwood, Ohio 43344 or Village of Richwood- checks should be earmarked in memory of Jon Davis for trees and/or benches at the trail at the park, 153 N. Franklin St. Richwood, Ohio 43344.
Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com
On July 17,1965, he married the love of his life, the former Brenda Bumgarner at the Richwood First Baptist Church and she died March 11, 2017. Jon graduated from Richwood High School Class of 1960 and attended The Ohio State University for one year. He joined the Army Reserves in 1962 while working full time at Davis-Hughes Hardware in Richwood. In 1968, the Davis family started Ken Davis & Sons farrier supply business, where he was co-owner with his father and 2 brothers. While at Ken Davis & Sons he traveled to many racetracks and the Amish country to deliver horseshoes, making many lifelong friends. He retired from the business in 2004.
Jon also enjoyed serving on various community boards and organizations. He was Secretary of the Farrier Industry Association, President of the Civic Center Board, Treasurer and member of Pheasants Forever Union County Chapter #535, and a member of Richwood Gun and Game Club. He was a man of great faith, he served as Treasurer and on other various church committees of The Richwood First United Methodist Church, where he was a devoted member.
He was proud of many things, especially his 3 daughters, 2 sons-in-law and 4 grandchildren. He loved being there to support them in whatever they were doing. Papa Jon shared his love of the outdoors with all of them by spending time fishing, hunting, clay target shooting, and hosting many family campfires on the farm. Other family traditions were Saturday Ohio State tailgate parties, watching horse races at Scioto Downs, and camping trips. Later in life, he and Brenda enjoyed traveling to many State Fairs from Maine to Nebraska, and the county fairs in Ohio. They were season ticket holders of OSU Women's Basketball, attended Bluegrass Festivals, and enjoyed bird watching. He especially enjoyed hunting trips to Iowa and fishing trips to Canada.
Surviving are his three daughters, Gina Davis, Richwood; Kathy (Mike) Karcher, Marysville; Krista (Keith) Salyer, Richwood; four grandchildren, Katelyn and Riley Karcher; Gavin and Griffin Salyer; a brother, Robert K. Davis, Boulder, CO; a sisters-in-law, Connie (Joe) Isler, Prospect, Anita Davis, Richwood and Anne (Russ) Hahn, St. Joe, MI; two brothers-in-law, Ned (Terry) Bumgarner, Columbia, SC and Ben (Pam) Bumgarner, Richwood; nephews and nieces, Cindy Schory, Dean (Ginny) Davis, Scott (LouAnn) Davis, David (Tracy) Davis, Chanin (Chad) Lowe, Debbie (Philip Ryan) Davis, Leslie (Pancho Hansen) Davis, Robin (Tom) Halnon, Russ Hahn (deceased), Mike Hahn, Gary (Julie) Hahn, Jason (Mandy) Swartz, Nathan (Teresa) Swartz, Traci (Craig) Simo, Stefanie (John) Castles, Neal (Stephanie) Bumgarner, Brook (Derek) Lowe, Luke Bumgarner, Kirby (Jason) Rowe, Paige (Justyn) Clevenger, Autumn Bumgarner,; and numerous great-nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be Monday May 14, 2018 at 11:00 AM at the First United Methodist Church, Richwood with Pastor Joe Rhea officiating. Burial will follow in Claibourne Cemetery. Friends may call on Sunday from 2 to 6 PM at the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home, Richwood.
Memorial Gifts may be made to the Richwood First United Methodist Church at 18 S. Fulton St. Richwood, Ohio 43344, Union County Pheasants Forever #535 c/o Harley Jerew 20 E. Bomford St. Richwood, Ohio 43344 or Village of Richwood- checks should be earmarked in memory of Jon Davis for trees and/or benches at the trail at the park, 153 N. Franklin St. Richwood, Ohio 43344.
Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com
Jon D. Davis, 76, of Richwood died peacefully Monday evening, May 7, 2018 with his loving and devoted family by his side. He was born February 12, 1942 on the family farm to the late D.K. and Lucille (Livingston) Davis. He was also preceded in death by a brother, R. Don Davis.
On July 17,1965, he married the love of his life, the former Brenda Bumgarner at the Richwood First Baptist Church and she died March 11, 2017. Jon graduated from Richwood High School Class of 1960 and attended The Ohio State University for one year. He joined the Army Reserves in 1962 while working full time at Davis-Hughes Hardware in Richwood. In 1968, the Davis family started Ken Davis & Sons farrier supply business, where he was co-owner with his father and 2 brothers. While at Ken Davis & Sons he traveled to many racetracks and the Amish country to deliver horseshoes, making many lifelong friends. He retired from the business in 2004.
Jon also enjoyed serving on various community boards and organizations. He was Secretary of the Farrier Industry Association, President of the Civic Center Board, Treasurer and member of Pheasants Forever Union County Chapter #535, and a member of Richwood Gun and Game Club. He was a man of great faith, he served as Treasurer and on other various church committees of The Richwood First United Methodist Church, where he was a devoted member.
He was proud of many things, especially his 3 daughters, 2 sons-in-law and 4 grandchildren. He loved being there to support them in whatever they were doing. Papa Jon shared his love of the outdoors with all of them by spending time fishing, hunting, clay target shooting, and hosting many family campfires on the farm. Other family traditions were Saturday Ohio State tailgate parties, watching horse races at Scioto Downs, and camping trips. Later in life, he and Brenda enjoyed traveling to many State Fairs from Maine to Nebraska, and the county fairs in Ohio. They were season ticket holders of OSU Women's Basketball, attended Bluegrass Festivals, and enjoyed bird watching. He especially enjoyed hunting trips to Iowa and fishing trips to Canada.
Surviving are his three daughters, Gina Davis, Richwood; Kathy (Mike) Karcher, Marysville; Krista (Keith) Salyer, Richwood; four grandchildren, Katelyn and Riley Karcher; Gavin and Griffin Salyer; a brother, Robert K. Davis, Boulder, CO; a sisters-in-law, Connie (Joe) Isler, Prospect, Anita Davis, Richwood and Anne (Russ) Hahn, St. Joe, MI; two brothers-in-law, Ned (Terry) Bumgarner, Columbia, SC and Ben (Pam) Bumgarner, Richwood; nephews and nieces, Cindy Schory, Dean (Ginny) Davis, Scott (LouAnn) Davis, David (Tracy) Davis, Chanin (Chad) Lowe, Debbie (Philip Ryan) Davis, Leslie (Pancho Hansen) Davis, Robin (Tom) Halnon, Russ Hahn (deceased), Mike Hahn, Gary (Julie) Hahn, Jason (Mandy) Swartz, Nathan (Teresa) Swartz, Traci (Craig) Simo, Stefanie (John) Castles, Neal (Stephanie) Bumgarner, Brook (Derek) Lowe, Luke Bumgarner, Kirby (Jason) Rowe, Paige (Justyn) Clevenger, Autumn Bumgarner,; and numerous great-nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be Monday May 14, 2018 at 11:00 AM at the First United Methodist Church, Richwood with Pastor Joe Rhea officiating. Burial will follow in Claibourne Cemetery. Friends may call on Sunday from 2 to 6 PM at the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home, Richwood.
Memorial Gifts may be made to the Richwood First United Methodist Church at 18 S. Fulton St. Richwood, Ohio 43344, Union County Pheasants Forever #535 c/o Harley Jerew 20 E. Bomford St. Richwood, Ohio 43344 or Village of Richwood- checks should be earmarked in memory of Jon Davis for trees and/or benches at the trail at the park, 153 N. Franklin St. Richwood, Ohio 43344.
Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com
On July 17,1965, he married the love of his life, the former Brenda Bumgarner at the Richwood First Baptist Church and she died March 11, 2017. Jon graduated from Richwood High School Class of 1960 and attended The Ohio State University for one year. He joined the Army Reserves in 1962 while working full time at Davis-Hughes Hardware in Richwood. In 1968, the Davis family started Ken Davis & Sons farrier supply business, where he was co-owner with his father and 2 brothers. While at Ken Davis & Sons he traveled to many racetracks and the Amish country to deliver horseshoes, making many lifelong friends. He retired from the business in 2004.
Jon also enjoyed serving on various community boards and organizations. He was Secretary of the Farrier Industry Association, President of the Civic Center Board, Treasurer and member of Pheasants Forever Union County Chapter #535, and a member of Richwood Gun and Game Club. He was a man of great faith, he served as Treasurer and on other various church committees of The Richwood First United Methodist Church, where he was a devoted member.
He was proud of many things, especially his 3 daughters, 2 sons-in-law and 4 grandchildren. He loved being there to support them in whatever they were doing. Papa Jon shared his love of the outdoors with all of them by spending time fishing, hunting, clay target shooting, and hosting many family campfires on the farm. Other family traditions were Saturday Ohio State tailgate parties, watching horse races at Scioto Downs, and camping trips. Later in life, he and Brenda enjoyed traveling to many State Fairs from Maine to Nebraska, and the county fairs in Ohio. They were season ticket holders of OSU Women's Basketball, attended Bluegrass Festivals, and enjoyed bird watching. He especially enjoyed hunting trips to Iowa and fishing trips to Canada.
Surviving are his three daughters, Gina Davis, Richwood; Kathy (Mike) Karcher, Marysville; Krista (Keith) Salyer, Richwood; four grandchildren, Katelyn and Riley Karcher; Gavin and Griffin Salyer; a brother, Robert K. Davis, Boulder, CO; a sisters-in-law, Connie (Joe) Isler, Prospect, Anita Davis, Richwood and Anne (Russ) Hahn, St. Joe, MI; two brothers-in-law, Ned (Terry) Bumgarner, Columbia, SC and Ben (Pam) Bumgarner, Richwood; nephews and nieces, Cindy Schory, Dean (Ginny) Davis, Scott (LouAnn) Davis, David (Tracy) Davis, Chanin (Chad) Lowe, Debbie (Philip Ryan) Davis, Leslie (Pancho Hansen) Davis, Robin (Tom) Halnon, Russ Hahn (deceased), Mike Hahn, Gary (Julie) Hahn, Jason (Mandy) Swartz, Nathan (Teresa) Swartz, Traci (Craig) Simo, Stefanie (John) Castles, Neal (Stephanie) Bumgarner, Brook (Derek) Lowe, Luke Bumgarner, Kirby (Jason) Rowe, Paige (Justyn) Clevenger, Autumn Bumgarner,; and numerous great-nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be Monday May 14, 2018 at 11:00 AM at the First United Methodist Church, Richwood with Pastor Joe Rhea officiating. Burial will follow in Claibourne Cemetery. Friends may call on Sunday from 2 to 6 PM at the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home, Richwood.
Memorial Gifts may be made to the Richwood First United Methodist Church at 18 S. Fulton St. Richwood, Ohio 43344, Union County Pheasants Forever #535 c/o Harley Jerew 20 E. Bomford St. Richwood, Ohio 43344 or Village of Richwood- checks should be earmarked in memory of Jon Davis for trees and/or benches at the trail at the park, 153 N. Franklin St. Richwood, Ohio 43344.
Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com
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