Perry Jay Davis

Perry Jay Davis age 76 of Swords Creek, Virginia was surrounded by his loving family as he drew his last breath here on this earth on Friday, February 21. 2020 at Commonwealth Assisted Living at Claypool Hill, Virginia. He waited until his 56th wedding anniversary, so he could celebrate it with his wife Carol in heaven. Perry was born September 13, 1943 in Shortts Gap, Virginia and was the son of the late Charlie Hubbard Davis and Grace Virginia Phillips Davis. Perry was well known for hosting a television and radio program Pilgrims of the Cross, where he enjoyed singing and playing his instruments, giving all the glory to God. He wore many hats of trade, retired coal miner from Jewell Smokeless, EMS worker and ambulance driver, basically he was a jack of all trades. Perry was well known for his contagious smile and laughter, and his outgoing personality. He never met a stranger and was always willing to lend a helping hand. He was a proud member of the UMWA Local #2148 and was a lifetime member of the Richlands Rescue Squad and a lifetime resident of the area. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Carol Ann Mullins Blevins Davis; an infant sister and his other siblings and their spouses, Ruby Browning and husband, Clyde; Betty Tabor and husband, Glen, Dot Griffith and husband, Raymond; Ted Davis and wife, Naomi; Curtis Davis and wife, Effie, Carl Davis and 1st wife, Geraldine; Johnny Davis. Perry is survived by, Daughters, whom he was very proud of and cherished: Angela Denise Richardson and husband, Dennis of Swords Creek, VA Tina Lynn White and husband, Barry of Swords Creek, VA Anisia Dawn Johnson and husband, Jeff of Swords Creek, VA Former son-in-law, Joe Hayes Brothers: Raymond Davis and wife, Jessie of Raven, VA His twin brother, Jerry Davis and wife, Faye of Cedar Bluff, VA Sister-in-laws, Brenda Davis of Raven, VA and Sylvia Davis of Doran, VA Special Niece, Judy Christine Hankins Grandchildren: Sarah Houck, Jake Kincaid and special companion, Amanda Bentley; Marleena Huff and husband, Jeremy; Brittney Davis and fiancé Dr. Sidney Collins and Tyler Hayes Step Grandchildren: Kayla Yates and husband, Cody; Julia Grimmett and husband, Josh Great Grandchildren: Maddox Huff, Parson Kincaid, Jenson Kincaid and Mason Huff Step Great Grandchildren: Landon Yates, Riley Yates, Haleigh Grimmett, Alexis Grimmett, Greyson Yates and Baby Grimmett #3 Several nieces, nephews and host of family and friends also survive. Special thanks for the compassionate care given to Perry by the Commonwealth Assisted Staff, Legacy Hospice, and Dr. Mark Handy. Funeral services for Perry Jay Davis will be conducted at 11:00 am on Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Chapel in Richlands, Virginia with the Rev. Buddy Herald, Rev. Tim Lester, Rev. Clarence Lowe and Rev. Dennis Richardson officiating. Interment will follow at the Clinch Valley Memorial Cemetery in Richlands, Virginia. Pallbearers will be: Jake Kincaid, Tyler Hayes, Jeremy Huff, Joe Hayes, Bob Walk, Tanner Hubbard, Jeff Casey and Mike Davis. Honorary pallbearers will be: Dr. Mark Handy, Members of the Richlands Fire and Rescue, and Annie Stevens. The UMWA Chaplin Corps will conduct services prior to the service on Tuesday. The family will begin receiving friends at 6:00 pm at the funeral home Monday evening until 9:00 pm. Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands, Virginia is in charge of arrangements and those wishing to express sympathy online may do so at www.hurstscottfuneralhomes.com

Perry Jay Davis

September 13, 1943 - February 21, 2020