Obituary of Dennis Ray Davis

Visitation for Dennis Ray Davis of Annada, MO will be held from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Friday, November 13, 2020 at Carter-Ricks Funeral Home in Elsberry, MO. Memorial Services will be held at a later date at Annada Christian Community Church. Mr. Davis, 73, passed away Monday morning, November 9, 2020 at Lincoln County Nursing and Rehab in Troy, MO. Born May 12, 1947 in Louisiana, MO, he was the son of John F. and Pauline C. Broyles Davis. Dennis was a graduate of Clopton High School. Dennis was united in marriage on December 2, 1972 in Jackson, TN to Rosalind Taylor. He worked in Radio Broadcasting for many years including KTGR, Columbia MO, WHMT Humbolt TN news program director, WXOR Florence AL, WVNA Florence AL, KLRK Vandalia MO "Dee Davis and Clarence" morning show, and KZMM "Z 101" Troy MO. From 1988-1991 Dennis ran the Paynesville Store in Paynesville, MO. He loved to play basketball. Dennis was a longtime member of the Annada Christian Community Church. Dennis was preceded in death by his parents, John and Pauline Broyles; and his beloved wife of 27 years, Rosalind Davis, who died on August 27, 2000. Survivors include his son, Kevin Davis of Paynesville; and his grandson, John Davis of Paynesville. Memorials may be made to the Annada Christian Community Church in care of Carter-Ricks Funeral Home, 107 S. 5th Street; Elsberry, MO 63343.