Passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 29, 2020. Beloved husband of 69 years to Janette Davis (nee Stedelin); loving father of Timothy (Lisa); adoring grandfather of Nicholas and Christopher; dearest friend to many.
Ray was born in 1927 in St. Louis, Missouri to the late Raymond Oles Sr. and Hazel Mae Davis (nee LaPlant).
Ray served in the Navy during the Korean War from 1951 to 1955. He served on the USS Andromeda (AKA-15), attaining the rank of 1st Class Machinist Mate. Ray retired from Western Electric and was a life member of the Pioneers. He volunteered as a head usher at the Fabulous Fox Theatre for 25 years.
Ray loved spending time outdoors with family and friends on the Meramec, Mississippi, and Black rivers, Lake of the Ozarks and Table Rock Lake. He enjoyed flying model airplanes, amateur radio, and tinkering with electronics.
Services: Visitation at Kutis Affton Chapel, 10151 Gravois, Thursday, December 3, 4-8 p.m. Funeral from Kutis on Friday, December 4, 8 a.m. Interment at J.B. National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to Salem Lutheran Church appreciated.
With heart felt sympathy
The most beautiful human ever…
The RGA Pricing department submit our condolences on to Lisa and Tim on the loss of your loved one. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
So sorry for your loss praying for your family.
He was the most wonderful of men. RIP Ray
Very sorry to hear of Ray passing. We lived next door to Ray& Janette growing up and it was always fun to talk with Ray when he was working on a project. I’m sure there were times I asked too many questions but he was always kind. A great role model.
Once again very sorry to hear of him passing.
So sorry for your loss.
Tim and Lisa,
So sorry to hear about your dad’s passing. What a good, long life he lived. You cared for him well in his final years for sure. May your memories bring you comfort and peace and the hope we have in Jesus that he is at rest, his body fully restored and you will one day see him again.
Sorry for your loss. He sounds like an amazing man. He helped raise a great, caring, happy son. God bless you all with the strength to get through today. ♥️
Heaven gained a wonderful man! Keep all the memories close to your heart! That’s the way you will want to remember him!
Sending all our love, prayers and peace your way!
Ray was a fun guy, probably is teasing St. Peter with his cricket chirp. I’m sorry for your loss.
Tim, Lisa, & Family,
It is with a heavy heart that I have learned of your fathers passing. From the first time I met him Ray was a geniune friend. Quick with a smile or to lend advice. I will miss him. Please know that you have my prayers.
Patrick Daly
Davis Family,
I am so sorry for your loss and pray you are comforted with all of the good memories of time spent together. – Sending my love, Gloria Schneider
Heaven is going to be welcoming a new angel. What a great man Ray was. Loved his dry sense of humor and beautiful smile. Always upbeat even when you knew he wasn’t doing well. He leaves behind lots of good memories for you to look back on. Thinking of you all at this difficult time.
Our sincere sympathy,
Terri and Neil Komosny