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Rickey Allen Davis, Sr.

04/29/1968 - 09/22/2025

Obituary For Rickey Allen Davis, Sr.

Rickey Allen Davis, Sr.

Rickey Allen Davis Sr. was born April 29, 1968, in Knoxville, Tennessee to Lena Mae Davis, and the late James ”Jimmy” Avery White Jr. Rickey left his earthly home to join his Heavenly Father on September 22, 2025. He was a longtime member of Universal Church of Deliverance where he gave his life to Christ. Rickey loved to spend time with his family and was always the life of any party. He was a genuine person with a heart of gold, who was just a joy to be around. While attending Vine Middle School in 1982 Rickey met his soulmate, Latitia Benson. On August 28, 2008, they exchanged marital vows. Rickey loved his children and grandchildren very deeply and had a special bond with each one.

Rickey leaves to cherish his memory: mother: Lena Davis; devoted wife Latitia Davis, daughter: Lavieka Benson, sons: Montay Davis of Atlanta, GA, and Rickey Davis Jr. ,brothers: Elder Deadrick (Kemerly) White, James White, Roderick White, and Frank Riley; sisters: Yvette Davis, Karen Hardin, Angela White, Kimera White, and Lisa Ghosten (Vennis) Macon; grandchildren: DaMaya, Rikealyn, JaiQueze, Jamiracle, Tamia, Isaiah, and Jameerial. A host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends to many to name including devoted cousins Tony, Paul, Von, Felicia.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, October 4, 2025 from 12-1:00 p.m. with a Celebration of Life Service to begin at 1:00 p.m. at the Unity Mortuary Chapel.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of Unity Mortuary. www.unitymortuary1979.com


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To: Lena, Tish, Kia, Yvette, Tony and the family, God's to smart to make a mistake. I give God ; for the life of my cousin, because God allowed Ricky, to live his life the way he chose . No more worry, No more trouble, No more sorry, Ricky is at peace, and Lord, I thank for the years you gave to him. Lord, thank you for giving him . Strengthen this family, God, there may be unanswered, questions,hold up his children, allow love to have her perfect work . For this earth has no sorrow, that heaven, cannot heal . Good night Ricky, see you in the Morning. Marlon Livsey

Marlon Livsey

My condolences from Gerald 'Jupe' Jackson and the Brewer family.

Gerald 'Jupe' Jackson

SIP Classmate

Angie Mcafee

Praying for my cousin Lena, Tish and Family my God surround your entire Family with Love Peace and Comfort throughout this transaction to eternal life Ricky was Joy fun loving and always had a smile on his face we will all remember the good times spent with our loved one. Rest in Heaven Ricky we love you, The Cook Family.

The Cook Family

rip my childhood friend My condolences to the family

Connie Drake Johnson

Condolences 💐 and Much prayers to the family 🙏🏾

Kathy W Robinson

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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