Middlesboro Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility.
Bob was born March 28, 1945 to the late Robert Sewell Davis and Jenny Mae Gibson
Davis. He is survived by his daughters, Elaine Davis and Robyn Davis Grabeel (husband
Richard), and two grandsons that he adored, Jacey and Cameron Grabeel. He is also survived by
his brother Tom Davis and two nieces Cindy Davis Rutherford and Jackie Davis Williams.
Bob was a proud southern man who worked hard his entire life to provide for his family.
He loved to hunt, a good cold beer, and watching his grandsons do just about everything. He
especially loved teaching them to play, and lose at cards. Though he cherished every moment
with “his boys” and would do anything they asked, he could never bring himself to let them win!
Bob played baseball for the Railsplitters and graduated from Lincoln Memorial
University with a Bachelor's Degree in Physical Education. However, the work he chose
involved long hours and manual labor. Bob’s friends will tell you that he was very opinionated
and loved to argue, but they will also attest to his honesty and generosity. He was the good
neighbor that helped others and he was the kind of friend who would give you the shirt off his
back.
In addition to his family and friends, Bob will be missed by those who cared for him
daily at Middlesboro Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility. They loved him the way he was and
they cared for him like family.
Bob will be laid to rest at the Gibson Family Cemetery across from his home in Virginia
on Friday, March 26th at 4:00 pm. All are welcome to join the family to say goodbye to a great
father, proud grandfather, and caring friend.
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