Robert Spencer Davis

It is with deep heartbreak that we announce the death of our dear son, brother, friend, and partner Robert Spencer Davis. That was his given name, but to us he was BJ (Bob Jr), Beejameleelious, Rob, BJ the Honeydew (there’s even a song to go with this name), and just plain Beej.

BJ joined our lives on May 23, 1983. He was a precocious boy with a quick smile and an adventurous personality. He grew up with his parents Bob and Ann, his sisters Rebecca and Emily, and his brother Douglas. As a child and teenager, he loved Legos, Star Wars, video games, and hanging out with friends.

As he grew older, so did his love of music. He loved electronic dance music (EDM), especially Drum and Bass, and could often be found on the dance floor or spinning the 1s and 2s for his friends and eventually crowds in Los Angeles. He would often share his love with those around him, making mixes or sending his latest musical finds to his friends and family.

He struggled with addiction though, and after 13 years of sobriety, he lost his battle. An overdose claimed his life.

But addiction was not who he was. And a big part of helping him find sobriety was two things: the Beacon House and Nature.

The Beacon House is a place for men to find repair and help. This house helped Robert get sober and put Robert on a path of not only healing but giving back. He worked there and helped countless other men find their path of sobriety. These years were some of the best of Robert’s life and filled him with a sense of purpose and conviction. His time at the Beacon House put him on a path that would see Robert earning his Baccalaureate and his Master’s Degree to become a therapist. He wanted to help others the same way others helped him.

It was during this time that Robert found nature. He discovered climbing and this changed everything. It was on rock, dangling above the earth hundreds of feet in the air that Robert found peace. He discovered God in nature and rejoiced in all the beauty to be found outdoors. He loved Joshua Tree, Yosemite, and anywhere he could clip in and test himself. This love also gave him friendships he cherished as he rarely went into the wilderness alone. This love extended into the winter as he became an avid skier, doing everything he could during the winter months to hit the slopes.

This love of nature also prompted a new love of travel, giving him the opportunity to travel to Europe, Asia, and Central/South America numerous times. He was so happy to experience new cultures and make friends with new people. And always- to hike the new trail, discover the best parks, connect with the spirit of the place.

Robert was a gentle, caring, and wise man, filled with empathy. He was a deep thinker and could correct a person without making them feel shame, a quality hard to come by. He had a strong sense of social justice and was quick to speak up and defend those who could not defend themselves. He cared deeply for people, all people.

He especially loved his nieces and nephews. He was a great uncle. He would take them climbing, was always ready to be the horsey when they were younger, and as they grew, he made sure to spend time connecting with each of them.

He passed away on Monday, October 12, 2026, in Los Angeles.

Robert is survived by his father Robert E. Davis and mother Ann Paxman Davis, his sisters, Rebecca Davis and Emily Johnson with husband Adam Johnson, and brother Douglas Davis, his partner Summer Chen, his former wife Vitaliya Davis and dog Indy, his nieces and nephews Isaac, Elizabeth, Daniel, Lucy, Edward, and Charlie, his aunts, uncles, cousins, as well as numerous friends and people he touched with his time at Beacon House, his podcast, his music, and his community work.

Robert- there is a hole left in our hearts. You are loved; you are missed. We carry you with us always.