ObituaryRichard "Boe" Davis, age 68, passed away peacefully Feb. 19, 2005 in Labelle surrounded by his family. He was born Jan. 29, 1937 in Ft. Myers to Merle and Daisy Davis, LaBelle pioneers who owned MG Davis Trading Post, where Boe worked while growing up. In 1956, Boe moved to the Northern Territory in Australia with his first wife, Irene Townsend, where he joined the Townsend Family working on their cattle station for several years. He returned to LaBelle in the 1960's. Throughout the years, he operated a land clearing business and farmed. For the past ten years, Boe worked for the Seminole Tribe at the Big Cypress Reservation. He was also a partner in Seminole Swamp Seasoning and handled the day to day operations of the company. Boe was an avid fisherman, hunter and a fine shot. He was a wonderful raconteur and also was well known for his barbecues.Survivors include his wife; Linda Dekle Davis and children Savannah, Shawn, (Megan), Glenda (Rick), sisters; Martha Kate Cross and Weima Lowery, brother; Danny (Alice) Davis and grandchildren; Madeline Davis and Chandler and Ryan Young, several nieces and nephews and mother-in-law, Alma Dekle. He also leaves behind many good friends at Big Cypress Reservation. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Jack and Charles and former wife; Irene Townsend Nudl.Funeral services will be Wednesday, February 23, 2005, 3:00 PM at the Carlson Memorial United Methodist Church with Rev. Salaw Hummingbird and Rev. Frank Deerey, Jr. officiating. Interment will follow at the Fort Denaud Cemetery. Visitation will be TONIGHT from 7-9 PM at the Akin-Davis Funeral Home in LaBelle. Arrangements by AKin-Davis Funeral Home-LaBelle.