Robert (Bob) William Davis, 93, peacefully passed away Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at FirstHealth Hospice & Palliative Care. He is survived by his children: Kaye Brown (Mike), Robbie Davis, Amy Davis, and Jason Davis (Mandy) ; grandchildren: Andy and Emily Davis, Matthew Truman, Lucy Brown and William Brown (Jani), Emma and Jesse Davis ; great-grandchildren: Medley Lombardi, Andi-Anna and Mason Davis, Casin, Kailey, and Davis Truman, Luna Clausen, and Juniper Battles ; and great-great granddaughters: Addison and Emelia Truman. In addition to his beloved wife of 60 years, Lynna Chriscoe Davis, he was predeceased by his parents Robert Tebe and Flossie Lee ( Bryant) Davis, brothers: Jeff, Warren, John, Gordon, and Henry and sisters: Swannie Rudder, Abby Robie, Ruth Newberry, Melba Wargin, Margarette Maves, Mac Baker, and Mary Cassidy. He was born June 7, 1925, in a house built by his great-great grandfather, James Bryant. The Bryant House, built circa 1820, remains today as a historical site in Moore County, NC. A veteran of WWII, he served as a Navy Gunner’s Mate Third Class, earning the American and Victory medals of World War II. He spent most of his working years as a sawmill operator and later hauled bedding to local horse farms. Special thanks to the staff at Brookdale Pinehurst and FirstHealth Hospice & Palliative Care. A graveside and fellowship service will be held at Doubs Chapel United Methodist Church, West End, NC 27376 on Saturday, February 23rd at 2:00 pm. Memorial donations for the preservation of the McLendon Cabin and Bryant House may be made to Moore County Historical Association, P.O. Box 324, Southern Pines, NC 28387.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Robert Bob William Davis June 7 1925 January 23 2019 (age 93).
Powell Funeral Home and Crematory
Death notice for the town of: Southern Pines, state: North Carolina