Ralph Eugene Davis, 66, of Gaffney, SC, went to be with the Lord on July 12, 2021 after a brief fight with cancer at the Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home in Spartanburg, SC.

He was born in Chester County, SC, the eldest son of the late C.L. "Bud" and Joyce McCorkle Davis and was preceded in death by his sister, Peggy Davis. He was also preceded in death by his son, Darrell Davis and three grandchildren, Lauren, Matthew, and Michael. Ralph, affectionately known as the "Candy Man", always had a cheerful greeting and a pocket full of candy for everyone he met.

He was a member of Cherokee Avenue Baptist Church in Gaffney where he displayed his faith in Christ by being baptized. Ralph loved to stay busy and created a career for himself as a plumber and an electric motor repairman. Outside of work, he enjoyed fishing, hunting, and frog gigging with his brothers. He also loved spending time with the people whom he loved the most, his family. Ralph was always active, spending many hours cutting firewood, collecting aluminum cans, and helping anyone in need. He was a loving father, doting grandfather, wonderful brother, and a dedicated friend to many.

SURVIVORS: Daughters: Amanda Gibson, Salem, SC and Denise Phillips (John), Gaffney, SC

Grandchildren: Johnathan Davis (Summer), Daniel Gibson, Rachael Gibson, Ryker Phillips, and Hannah Rowland

Great Grandchild: Mason Davis

Brothers: Bobby Davis (Sherry), Shelby, NC, Chuck Davis, Gaffney, SC, and Dennis Davis (Tammy), York, SC

Sister: Sonya Torres (Augustine), Shelby, NC

Special friend and caregiver: Tracy Harris Davis, Gaffney, SC

Beloved Canine Companion: Jessie

A host of nieces, nephews, aunts, and uncles

GRAVESIDE SERVICE: Friday, July 16, 2021 at 12:00 PM at Frederick Memorial Gardens, Gaffney, SC with Reverend Dr. Clyde Thomas officiating

VISITATION: The family will speak with attendees immediately following the service at the cemetery and at other times at the families respective homes

INTERMENT: Frederick Memorial Gardens, Gaffney, SC

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ARRANGEMENTS: HARRIS FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA