Robert L Davis

Robert “Bob” Davis, 93, of Bradenton, FL passed peacefully with his daughter by his side at Brookdale Bradenton Gardens on April 23, 2020. Bob was born in Wilkinsburg, PA on March 24,1927 to Lewis Bryan Davis and Marie Reutzel Davis.

Bob is predeceased by his loving wife, Vivian of 64 years. Additionally, Bob is predeceased by his sister Bertha “Boots” Tresnan and niece Diane, along with sisters-in-law Bette Mowery and Sally Blake, brothers-in-law Bill “Mouse” Mowery and Cecil Blake.

Bob is survived by his daughter Melanie Davis of Homosassa and son Bobby Davis of Bradenton; brother Harry Davis of North Huntingdon, Pa; grandchildren, David Kirven, Marcie (Rob) Ward, and Bryan Kirven and great-grandchildren Olivia Kirven, Sara Kirven, Valerie and Bryan Jr. Kirven and baby Ryan Ward due in 3 months.

Bob enlisted in the Navy during WWII and when he returned home, he went to work at Westinghouse Airbrake in Wilmerding, PA. He retired with 45 years of service at the Airbrake. Throughout the years Bob also sold real estate and dabbled in politics.

Bob was a member of the Lion’s Club for over 50 years. He also sold real estate with Century 21 in North Huntingdon, PA and Bradenton, FL for many years. He was a member of the Norwin Band Aids supporting his children’s involvement in marching band for six years.

More than anything, Bob was a devoted husband and father. Bob’s love for family provided us with too many memories of how he put family first.

Bob had a deep faith in God and was a life-long Lutheran. He attended Lutheran Church of Our Savior and Holy Trinity Lutheran Churches in Irwin. While in Florida, he regularly attended Trinity Lutheran Church in Bradenton. Pastor Bobbie Blackburn has assisted the family greatly and we would like to thank her.

Additionally, the family wants to extend their deep appreciation and gratitude to Tidewell Hospice (especially Dani, Elaine, Nathalie, and Allison) and the staff at Brookdale Bradenton Gardens (especially Jewlie, Pam, Delane, and Christian) for their never-ending caring and support.

We will miss our Dad immensely but are at peace knowing he is finally reunited with Mom for eternity.