Richard (Dick) Heaston Davis Jr. of Pinewild, North Carolina, passed away Thursday, April 21, 2016, at FirstHealth Hospice House in Pinehurst.

He was born to the late Richard Heaston and Phoebe Anderson Davis in New Orleans, La. on June 5, 1931. They moved to Wellesley, Mass. were he spent his childhood and teenage years. He spent the majority of his life in California while having adventures in Washington, Idaho, Minnesota and finally in North Carolina for the last 21 years.

Richard was a veteran of the US Army who served during the Korean War. He was so proud to be an American and loved his country.

His passion was land, which led to a career spent as a land developer and in real estate. He was grateful for his 40 years of sobriety. He enjoyed snow skiing, golf, water sports, gardening and politics. His love for the Boston Red Sox lasted through the curse of The Bambino and the World Series wins.

He is survived by his wife and best friend of 42 years, Nancy Kay Davis; two sisters, Helen Smith and Jane McGourty; daughters, Laura Hutchinson (Karl), Debbie Grizz, Sherry Hawk and Kit McKinley; and sons, Robert Davis (Gabriella) and Pat Revallier. Richard had 12 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

A memorial will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to FirstHealth Hospice Foundation, 150 Applecross Road, Pinehurst, NC 28374.

Online condolences may be made at www.bolesfuneralhome.com .

Boles Funeral Home of Southern Pines, North Carolina, is assisting the family.