Richard E. Davis, 72, of Harrisburg, passed away peacefully on Monday October 4, 2021 in the comfort of his home. Born June 17, 1949, in New Orleans, Louisiana, he was a son of the late Richard and Dorothy (Jones) Davis. On June 23, 1979, he was united in marriage with Sandra A. (Runkle) Davis with whom he has shared a blessed union of over 42 years. Richard retired from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania after 17 years of service and from Runkle’s Messenger Service of York after over 40 years as a Notary in the family business. He enjoyed reading, watching movies (particularly Action and Science Fiction), playing cards, and spending time with his friends. He also loved supporting the Dodgers baseball team, and the Cleveland Browns and Washington football teams. Richard was very proud of his family and took a great interest in their well-being. He loved his grandchildren and was an amazing Pop-Pop and Dad. Richard is survived by his wife, Sandra; children, Mark (Erin) Johnson, Yvette (James) Davis-Smyre, Kimberley Davis, Richard (Danyelle) Davis, Janeah (Toriano) Brooks and Tyree Bair; grandchildren, Richard Davis, Madeline Williams, Armani Carson, Brianna Johnson, Jermaine Cobb, Jr., Alexis Beasley, James Williams V, Deion Brooks, Bryce Johnson, Braylen Johnson, Kamden Johnson, Kayden Johnson and Kameron Davis; and great grandchildren, Egypt Cobb, Harmani Carson and Amarie Carson. He is also survived by his siblings: Cheryl “Vicki” Edwards, Melvin Davis, Kevin Davis, Kimara Davis, Yvonne Williams, Veronica Davis, Edward Jupiter, Robert Jupiter, Kirby Jupiter, and Ralph Jupiter; along with a host of other family members and friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandsons, David Williams and Amir Davis; brothers, Warren and Michael Davis, and Anthony Jupiter. Due to the COVID Pandemic and its associated health concerns, relatives and friends are invited to attend his Graveside Service at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday October 12, 2021, at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 6701 Jonestown Road, Harrisburg, with Pastor Greg Thomas officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate memorial contributions being made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or through their website at stjude.org. The family is planning a picnic in June of 2022 to celebrate Richard’s life.