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Col. Ronnie O. Davis USMC

  • February 20, 2011
  • Virginia Beach, Virginia
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“I just learned of Ron's passing. I am very sorry for your loss. We were in the Marine Corps Reserve together at Cherry Point, NC. Ron was very proud...Read More » ”
1 of 19 | Posted by: Col Phil Stroud - Cary, NC

“I have many great memories of Ronnie from our Granby High School Days. With deepest sympathy to all of the family. ”
2 of 19 | Posted by: Virginia Halfacre George - FL

“scott, sorry for your loss of your father, i hope everything is going well in radford ”
3 of 19 | Posted by: jay payne - va. beach, VA

“Em, I am sending you much love and a strong hug. ”
4 of 19 | Posted by: Frances Garrou - Virginia Beach, VA

“Dear Em, Sincerest condolences are sent to you and your precious family. Skip and I are holding you deep in our hearts. Please know that we are here...Read More » ”
5 of 19 | Posted by: Lauralee Grim and Skip Johnson - VA

“My deepest condolences to you Em and your family. ”
6 of 19 | Posted by: Ken Van de Water - Virginia Beach, VA

“Em, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God bless you keep you close. Julia ”
7 of 19 | Posted by: Julia Vadersen - Virginia Beach, VA

“To a Fellow "ACE". We will always treasure our time together at Granby High...and the "Aces". The Donahue family offers your family our...Read More » ”
8 of 19 | Posted by: Errol J. Donahue - Spring, TX

“Dear Em: We are so saddened by the sudden loss of your husband, and send you our deepest sympathies. ”
9 of 19 | Posted by: William and Elaine Parker - VA

“Dearest Em and family, We are ALL sad to hear of the loss of your beloved husband. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and...Read More » ”
10 of 19 | Posted by: Patti Giancola - VA

“Dear Em and Family, We are very sorry to hear about the passing of Ronnie. With deepest sympathy, you are in our thoughts and prayers. We will...Read More » ”
11 of 19 | Posted by: Julie Flood & Daniel Hoying - CA

“Mrs. Davis: I am so sorry for your loss. I remember meeting Mr. Davis on several occasions, but particularly remember how nice he was to us when...Read More » ”
12 of 19 | Posted by: Tom Chowns - Va Beach, VA

“Dear Em & Family, Jean and I were so saddened to learn of Ron's passing and send you our deepest sympathy. It just seems a short while back we...Read More » ”
13 of 19 | Posted by: John & Jean Bowman - VaBeach, VA

“Dear Em and Family, My family and I are thinking of you and praying for you and your dear family. We pray that God will continue to hold you in...Read More » ”
14 of 19 | Posted by: Lynn Hess - Virginia Beach, VA

“Dear Em and family, My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I will see you when I get back to the Beach. ”
15 of 19 | Posted by: Charlotte Pacheco - VA

“Dear Em and Family...I was sad to see of Ronnie's passing this morn in the paper. Although it has been years since we have seen each other, I have...Read More » ”
16 of 19 | Posted by: Suzanne S. Owens - Va. Beach, VA

“Our prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. ”
17 of 19 | Posted by: Mary Matthews - Virginia Beach, VA

“My sincere condolences. Sharon ”
18 of 19 | Posted by: Sharon Lane - Virginia Beach, VA

“Semper Fi Dad, rest in peace! Love, Tanis ”
19 of 19 | Posted by: Tanis Davis - Daugher


Retired USMC Col. Ronnie O. Davis, 72, died peacefully at home on Feb. , 201120. Ronnie was born in Lynchburg, VA and resided in Norfolk and Virginia Beach most of his life. Ronnie attended Granby High School where he was an athlete and class officer. He furthered his education at William and Mary-Norfolk as a Physical Education major. He wrestled at both Granby and W&M-N. After teaching at Princess Anne High School, he entered the US Marine Corps and served active and reserve duty for thirty three years. In his civilian life he worked for Atlantic Permanent S & L, Seaboard Savings and Greenbrier Mortgage. He stayed active golfing, sailing and playing softball in the VB Recreation League. He was an avid sports fan following the VT Hokies, NASCAR, and the Redskins. Ronnie is survived by his mother, Gertrude Davis; his wife, Emma L. Davis; his daughter; Tanis Davis of Northern Virginia; his son, R. Scott Davis, daughter-in-law Paige and four grandchildren, Sara, Ryan, Grant and Emma Davis all of Radford, VA In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Virginia Beach Christian Church or the charity of your choice. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 26, 2011, at Virginia Beaach Christian Church. The family will receive friends the hour preceding the service at the church. Arrangements by Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Lynnhaven Chapel. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com.