Richard W. Davis, 64, a lifelong area resident, died on Monday, October 13, 2014 at Mid Hudson Regional Hospital.

Born in Poughkeepsie on March 4, 1950, he was the son of Edwin and Doris Hastings Davis. He was the owner and operator of Dalick Construction in Hopewell Junction for 20 years. He was a devoted follower of the Jehovah's Witnesses. Richard was a true craftsman and carpenter who loved working with his hands and building homes.

Richard is survived by his wife, Ingeborg Rau; his sons and their wives, Ian and Karlla Davis of Brooklyn, Jason and Jennifer Davis of Stanfordville, Ryan and Erica Davis of Poughkeepsie; his daughter, Leah Davis of Poughkeepsie; and his 4 grandchildren.

Calling hours will be held on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9pm at the McHoul Funeral Home, Inc., 895 Route 82, Hopewell Junction. The funeral service will be held on Friday at 7:30pm at Kingdom Hall, 383 All Angels Hill Road, Hopewell Junction.

For driving directions and online condolences, please visit Richard's Book of Memories at www.mchoulfuneralhome.com.