Daryl Hamilton Davison, age 73 of Virginia Beach, Virginia passed away peacefully on February 21, 2025 surrounded by the love of his family. Daryl was born in Washington DC on March 2, 1951. He was raised in Annandale, Virginia and at a young age he joined the US Army where he served his country with honors. Following his time in the military, Daryl enjoyed a successful career as a crane operator at the Norfolk Navy shipyard for more than 30 years. Daryl had a very strong work ethic and took pride in his career, achieving many awards of excellence. He also had an appetite for travel and mischief, affectionately earning the nickname “Crazy Dave” by those who were fortunate enough to know and love him. Daryl’s love for life included travel, music, motorcycles, fishing and racing. He truly enjoyed his time adventuring the world and had a significant fondness for the Isle of Man. He lived life on the edge and being a part of the Risi Competizione race team was one of his most cherished experiences. Daryl dedicated a significant portion of his latter life to the care of his dear mother on their beloved land in Montross, Virginia. Daryl’s smile and laughter, his fire for life and his loving spirit will be missed in love forever. His parting was proceeded by his parents, John R Davison and Edith Davison and his brother J.R Davison and his sister Linda Davison. Daryl’s final wishes were to celebrate his amazing life privately at the family home in Montross. As a true character with a love for expression, those who knew him will instantly understand these parting words for our dear Daryl, “you already know…rock on…the sky is the limit”
Brenda Lou Griffith
March 18, 2025
Brenda Lou Griffith, 71, of Chantilly, Virginia, peacefully passed away at UVA Prince William Hospital
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Thank you crazy Dave for all the memories. Great friend, teammate and person. You will be missed
Sorry to hear. I will have to call Tommy Lee and let him know why you were driving 100mph thru a dui task force in Atlanta. Glad we got you out.
Hey Mike!
What’s happening?
Sky’s the limit!
What I heard answering Daryl Davison’s phone call. Always upbeat & positive. He supported my racing because he supports everybody’s racing. I called him Crazy because everyone else did. A very fun colorful person you will not soon forget. He earned his reputation in fine style. I know a lot of the stories collected across the decades. So entertaining! He knows a lot of people. I didn’t realize how much music & instruments meant to him until later in life. He was commuting to care for his Mother then. He called his Virginia Beach home the Museum. I took pictures last time I was there watching Indy 500. It was fantastic. All memories now.
Crazy Dave put the time & miles to cover great distances. He would tell you where to be to support his Team, or he would show up, sometimes unannounced to support your Team. Always knowledgeable and helpful. He could give the best racing team tours. He was helpful to anyone. He truly reached the pinnacle working for top teams like Larry McBride’s top fuel records setting motorcycle, Larry’s the fastest man alive. Also 1st in the fives, one world record set after another. Risi Competizione, the factory backed Ferrari Team out of Houston Texas is another iconic team he was so proud to have worked for. I’ve never seen such organization the way Team Risi shows up and dominates. I loved those guys. Truly an inspiration. Thank you so much for including your friends in your adventures Daryl Davison. Your obituary is written very well my friend.
GodSpeed
You old hair lip, I remember the day I saw you at work when I was a kid selling motorcycle parts. Full of life, jokes, smiles and opinions. It was so cool for me to hang with you and Mike and go on those double secret road trips. We broke a lot of laws and had a lot of fun that I will never forget and truly miss. You were there for my first win in the rain and got your car that lovely Nissan z muddy just to see me. I’ll never forget that. You and Mike and Don from work were father figures for me, good or bad I learned from all of you. I had my first beer ever with you guys on a run down that road. I would not be who I am today without you. I loved spending time with you when I was at Risi you reminded me of who I was and should be. Sky’s the limit not anymore! We will ride again and I don’t think I’ll be able to pass you anymore. Tell Mike to get his shit ready.
I LOVE YOU DAVE
Sorry to hear of your passing, had plenty of crazy times You be missed my friend SKY’S THE LIMIT Godspeed Crazy Dave
well, you definitely made things more fun and more crazy during my Risi years. I’m so glad I had the pleasure of working with you during that time. So many great memories.
Dave, you were an absolute legend! A solid guy with an awesome heart and soul. Working with you at Risi was fantastic and your sense of humour was always welcome. Was an absolute pleasure to know you. Rock on brother!
Crazy Dave you were a star working with the team at RISI nothing was to much of a problem always happy with everybody and knew everyone in the paddock amazing
and they all knew crazy dave,
It was a honor and great to have worked with you will always be remembered as
a hard working team member.
It was indeed a pleasure to have known you,
As always ROCK ON CRAZY DAVE
I am so fortunate to have known you. You were a good neighbour and friend. Loved your stories and you made me want to see some of the places you have been. You will be missed Dave.
It was a pleasure knowing you Daryl. You definitely earned your reputation of crazy. I miss our chats. You were a good friend.
Lovely to have known you and to spend time with you when you were here on the Isle of Man for the TT motor cycle races. Rock on ‘Crazy Dave’!!