Richard Leslie Davis
July 25,1944 - Jan. 24, 2019

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Richard Davis, son of George and Ruby Davis, was born in Kelseyville, Calif., and was a lifelong resident of Lake County.

He graduated from Kelseyville High School in 1962. In the late 1960s, Richard served honorably in the U.S. Military Green Berets in Georgia and Germany as a paratrooper and platoon medic. Following his military service, he was a mechanic for Union Oil for many years.

Richard enjoyed hunting with family and friends, and he savored the outdoors. He was an avid reader, a gifted mechanic, and machinist who generously shared his skills with friends needing automotive assistance.

Richard was predeceased by his father, George Davis of Kelseyville; his stepfather, Herman Glebe of Kelseyville; and his son, Lance Davis of Lakeport.

He is survived by his mother, Ruby Glebe of Kelseyville; his daughter, Dr. Michelle Torrance of Snohomish, Washington; Michelle's mother, Uta Davis of Lakeport; and by several cousins. He will be sadly missed.

Visitation will be at Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary on Friday, Feb. 1, from 9 to 10 a.m. followed by a graveside funeral service at Kelseyville Cemetery at 11 a.m.

Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com.