Obituary of Richard O. Davies

Richard "Dick" Davies Bainbridge, NY Dick went home to Jesus on Saturday, March 4, 2017 after a battle with pulmonary fibrosis. He was born November 14, 1938 in Gloversville, NY and adopted by his parents, Owen and Amy Davies of Leonardsville. He graduated with LCS Class of 1956 and MVCC in 1959. He married the love of his life, Jean Youngs, on August 25, 1973 at the First Baptist Church in Sidney who survives him. Other survivors include his half-sister, Carol Stone of Utica; a special sister-in-law, Sandy Phetteplace of Oxford; also Joan Mesceda and her husband, Mark of Whitney Point and many nephews, nieces and cousins. Dick was predeceased by his parents, his sister and brother-in-law, Peg and Lee Marcellus, and his brother-in-law, Ed Phetteplace. Dick had a passion for many sports, and he volunteered his time to help with the sports he enjoyed. He was elected ot the Tri-County Bowling and General Clinton Canoe Regatta Halls of Fame. Dick served as a Regatta Committee member for 48 years, and was a 70-Mile Winner with partner, Bob Zaveral in 1970. His greatest loves were his Lord and Savior, and his wife, Jean. Friends may call from 10:00-11:00am on Tuesday, March 7, 2017 at the First Baptist Church, 28 River St. Sidney, NY 13838. Funeral services will begin at 11:00am at the church with Pastor Ken Southworth officiating. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery, Bainbridge. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family online at www.landersfh.com. Arrangements are under the direction of C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel, Sidney.