Obituary of Leroy Davis

Deacon Leroy "Rick" Davis, was promoted to Glory on Tuesday June 14th with love ones by his side after a brave battle with Multiple Myeloma. He was born March 27,1938 to the late Harry Davis Sr and Catherine (Gaye) Davis. At a young age Leroy married his teenage sweetheart Gailya Hord they resided in Braddock Pa and from that union was born 7 children. He and Gailya remained good friends throughout their lives. He later married Katherine Richardson his friend and love of over 57 years. They resided together in Cuddy/Morgan From that union was born 4 children. When Leroy's wife was diagnosed with ALS he opted out of his own treatment so that he could take care of her. Leroy was employed by Teledyne Steel Mill in Homestead as a machine operator. After the mill closed he then went on to work for Cauley Detective Agency as Head of Security at D.L Clarke Building on the Northside of Pgh. He retired in 2008. Deacon Davis was a long time member of The First Baptist Church of Bridgeville. Where he faithfully served in many capacities including: usher, trustee, choir member, repair man and the Deacon Board. He began Deacon training at First Baptist Church of Bridgeville. He and his wife Katherine then moved to Flovilla Ga. Where he continued his studies and was ordained as a Deacon by Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Jackson Ga under the leadership of Rev James Walker. After returning to Bridgeville he served with the Deacons at his home church. Deacon Davis also served with The Greater Pittsburgh Deacon Devotional Leaders. Leroy loved music and was known for singing his favorite song "Falling in Love with Jesus". His favorite scripture was 23rd Psalm In addition to his parents, Leroy was proceeded in death by his brothers Harry Davis Jr and Norman Davis. Sister Lorna Johnson. Remaining to carry his love are sisters Harriet Robinson, Diana (Steve)Young and Rosemary Meredith, 11 children Bryan Davis, Ricky Davis, John Charles Davis(Varnessa) Clara Davis, December Treece(Frederick) Trana Strothers, Kimberly Terrell(Gerhard), Marcus Davis (Joanne)Deena Clarke, Toi Davis and Rev. Melanie Davis (Sidney) 31 grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great children as well as a host of nieces, nephews family and friends