James Ronald Davis

James Ronald “Ronny” Davis, age 69, of Priceville, AL, formerly of Cedar Bluff, passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at home surrounded by his family. A funeral service will be held Thursday, March 26, 2026, at 3:00 PM in the chapel of Perry Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM until the time of service at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Fairview Community Church Cemetery in Centre, AL. Pallbearers will be Brandon Smith, Chris Crumpton, Jimmy Meade, Barry Mouser, Russell Mouser, and Tyler Franks. Honorary pallbearers will be Larry Ray, Steve Ray, and Doug Ray. Ronny is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Susan Ray Davis; daughters, Lindsey Davis (Chris) Crumpton and Amanda Davis (Brandon) Smith. He was a proud Pawpaw to Avery Ruth Smith, Davis Patrick Smith, and Ruby James Crumpton. Survivors also include his mother-in-law, Ellen Ray; sister-in-law, Donna (Mark) Bradford; and brothers-in-law, Larry (Janet) Ray, Steve (Sheri) Ray, and Doug (Rebecca) Ray. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Harold Davis and Bonnie Beck Davis. Ronny Davis, a dedicated family man, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer. He dedicated 36 years of hard work and commitment to Hexcel Corporation, where he served in many roles in the lab, with his final title being Lab Coordinator. He was known for his servant leadership, strong work ethic, and dependability. Ronny treasured the friendships he made with his colleagues over the years; his Hexcel family was very special to him. Outside of his career, his greatest passion was his family and his community. Ronny and his wife, Susan, built a life together rooted in love, dedication, and faith. He was a proud and loving father to his two daughters and found great joy in being a Pawpaw. He cherished every moment spent with his family. Growing up on Weiss Lake, Ronny was a lifelong lover of the outdoors. He enjoyed fishing and boating, often sharing those special moments with family and friends. He was deeply involved in volunteering with the Priceville Community Recreation Association, coaching softball, basketball, and football for many years. He generously gave his time at A.P. Brewer High School by serving on booster clubs and helping build and improve facilities for his daughters’ sports teams. Ronny was his daughters’ biggest supporter. He never missed games and proudly cheered them on, whether they were on the volleyball court, basketball court, or softball field. Above all, Ronny was a man of faith who believed in Jesus Christ. He was a member of Shoal Creek Baptist Church. His life reflected kindness, humility, and a servant’s heart, always putting others before himself. His legacy lives on in the family he loved so deeply. The family prefers donations to Shoal Creek Baptist Church, Attn: Morgan County Disaster Relief, 1077 Shoal Creek Rd, Decatur, AL 35603, or they will accept flowers. Perry Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.perryfuneral.net

James Ronald Davis

March 25, 1956 - March 22, 2026