Richard C. Davis, 93, of Westminster, formerly of Bethesda, died Saturday, Feb. 22, 2014, at home.
He was born April 22, 1920, in Brockton, Mass. He was the husband of the late Dorothy Wendler Davis, his wife of 65 years.
He graduated from Middlebury College in Vermont and had served during World War II. He retired from a career with the Defense Intelligence Agency.
He enjoyed outdoor activities, hiking, golfing, most sports, listening to Dixieland jazz, traveling extensively with his wife by motor home and especially being with family.
Surviving are daughters and sons-in-law Sherry and Dann Finch, of Westminster, and Susan Davis and husband Baird Straughan, of Annapolis; sister Marilyn Stafford and husband Gary, of Fort Mill, S.C.; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by a sister, Edna Durfee.
A celebration of life will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday, March 16, at Church 3.0, 65 E. Main St., Westminster.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Feeding America, P.O. Box 96749, Washington, DC 20090-6749; or Feed the Children, P.O. Box 36, Oklahoma City, OK 73101-0036.
Arrangements are by Fletcher Funeral & Cremation Services in Westminster.
Online condolences may be offered at http://www.fletcherfuneralhome.net.
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