Major Ronald L. Davis Sr.

January 28, 1932 - September 2, 2021

Major Ronald L. Davis, Sr. was born in Marion, Indiana on January 28, 1932 to the late Lloyd & Bertha Davis. He was summoned to his eternal home on Thursday, September 2, 2021 from Cumming, Georgia. Major Ron Davis was raised in Washington, D.C., where he attended public schools. He learned the discipline of work during his first job as a carry-out for the neighborhood grocery store at age eleven. While still in high school he was employed by a company that documented for the federal government that required him to have federal security clearance. He worked there until he entered The Salvation Army College for Officer Training from the Washington Southeast Corps on September 3, 1952, as part of the “Heralds” session. Once commissioned he assisted in Nashville, TN, Roanoke, VA, Charleston, WV, Charlottesville, VA and the Norfolk, VA Corps. He and Lt. Betty Hart were married on July 20, 1955 and served together Hampton, Covington, Staunton, and Petersburg, VA. They also served in Huntington, WV, Burlington, Charlotte Area Command, Greenville, Smithfield, Eden, and Asheboro, NC before their retirement on January 31, 1997. While serving in these many appointments, he was involved in the Jaycees, Rotary Club and Kiwanis Club where he held several committee chairmanships. Major Ron Davis served as an active officer for over 43 years and into his retirement was still active as a faithful soldier of the Charlotte Temple Corps for many years. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Betty, who was called to her Heavenly home on September 5, 2015. He is survived by his six children: Ronald L. Davis, Jr and wife Bonnie of Cumming, GA, Thomas L Davis of Grifton, NC, Stanley L. Davis and wife Donna of Greenville, NC, Barry L. Davis and wife Shannon of Rock Hill, SC, Deborah L. Davis Costas and husband Pete of Snellville, GA and Lisa Davis Durand and husband Christopher of Gainesville, GA. His sister, Evelyn Davis Mott and husband, Wesley and his 13 grandchildren, Mary, Aaron, Joshua, Patrick, Alex, Kayla, Stephen, Will, Brooke, Tyler, Emma, Nick & DuiDui also survive him. Arrangements are entrusted to the family of Lowe-Neddo Funeral Home, 4715 Margaret Wallace Road, Matthews, NC 28105. The viewing is from 10:00-10:45 and funeral at 11:00 on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at The Salvation Army Temple Worship Center, 940 Marsh Road, Charlotte, NC 28209 with the Major Phil Murphy Officiating. Graveside rites will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. Masks are required in Mecklenburg County. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Major Ronald L. Davis, please visit our Sympathy Store.