With tearful eyes we watched you, as you slowly slipped away, And though we loved you dearly, We couldn't make you stay. Your golden heart stopped beating, Your tired hands put to rest, God broke our hearts to prove to us He only takes the best. Ricky met Beth in the Dallas area when he was only 8 years old and she was 6.Ricky joined the United States Navy March 26, 1996 and he and Beth were joined in marriage on May 31, 1997 in Mesquite, TX. They had their first child, Wyatt, on November 12, 2003 and a couple years later, Tristan arrived on September 20, 2005, which would complete their family.He made Chief Petty Officer in 2006.Ricky and Beth's families were very close and still are.He is survived by wife, Beth, two sons, Wyatt & Tristan, father and mother, Ray & Jean Davis, sister, Ginger Fuenffinger, brother, Randy Davis, in-laws, Vickie & David Gaigalas Sr. and brother-in-law, David Gaigalas, Jr.