Eldred Davis 1935-2026

He was born Jan. 12, 1935, in Cairo, W.Va., the son of Joseph Davis and Eva Moore Davis.

He married his high school sweetheart, Peggy (Ruth Reed), in 1955, and they remained devoted to each other for 62 years until her death in 2017. Both Eldy and Peg were proud graduates of Cairo High School and always looked forward to attending their annual class reunions.

He was a professed believer in Jesus Christ and faithfully attended and supported Austin Village Baptist Church in Warren, where he served as an usher, a Sunday school teacher and an ordained deacon for many years. Eldy retired from Republic Steel (LTV/WCI) in 1998, after 45 years, instilling a strong work ethic in all of his children. He and Peg loved spending time at their home in Petroleum, W.Va., especially the family gatherings where he would grill burgers and hotdogs and make homemade ice cream.

Besides his parents and his wife, Peg, he was preceded in death by a brother, Gay (Biddle) Davis; and a sister, Julia (Davis) Robinson, both of Petroleum, W.Va.

Left to mourn his loss and cherish his memories are his daughters, Kay Garcia (Dave) of Akron, Kim Welch (Don) of Leavittsburg and Karen Mamula of Warren; his son, Mike Davis (Carol) of The Villages, Florida; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and a brother, Ronald (Deann) Davis of Champion.

Arrangements were handled by Raiguel Funeral Home in Harrisville, W.Va.

Calling hours will be from 1 to 2 p.m. Monday, April 27, 2026, at the Raiguel Funeral Home, 1200 E. Main St., Harrisville, WV 26362. Friends are welcome to join the family at 2:30 p.m. Monday, at the IOOF Cemetery in Cairo, W.Va., where he will be laid to rest. Pastor Bill Carter, from Believers Christian Church, will be officiating.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.McCulloughRaiguel.com.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Goose Creek Baptist Church, 1323 Fox Ave., Harrisville, WV 26362, where his great-great-grandparents were charter members in 1851, or to the Cairo IOOF Cemetery, c/o Cairo Cemetery Association, P.O. Box 162, Cairo, WV 26337.

The Davis family wishes to thank everyone for their prayers and support these past few months and also the compassionate staff of Akeso Home Hospice.

“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.

Henceforth, there is laid up for me, the crown of righteousness …” 2 Timothy 4:7

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