Bobby “Bob” L. Davis age 86, of Clinton, Missouri passed away on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at Golden Valley Hospital in Clinton, Missouri.
Bob Lewis Davis was born on August 17, 1936 in Deepwater, Missouri to Chester and Irene Davis.
Bob served in the U.S. Army from 1959-1965. He was in the 82nd Airborne Division, the 66th Military Police Company and was honorably discharged from Ft. Chaffee, Arkansas. Bob married Judith Ann Jones on November 1, 1959, celebrating their 63rd anniversary this last November.
Bob had a love for motorcycles, he enjoyed traveling, old westerns, classic cars and NASCAR. Bob was a member of the Masons, Scottish Rite, and Shriners for over 50 years. He worked in his barber shop, went to Chiropractic college, and owned his excavation business running heavy machinery.
He is preceded in death by his parents Chester and Irene Davis. Survivors include his wife Judith Davis, 4 cousins, nieces, nephews, in-laws and many friends.
Funeral services were held March 27, 2023 at the Vansant-Mills Chapel, Clinton, MO with Rev. David Mills officiating. Special music included “In the Sweet By and By and Amazing Grace.” The casket bearers were Mike Jones, Lance Gettler, Jordan Gresham and Dennis Phillips. Interment was in Appleton City Cemetery, Appleton City, MO. Military honors were under the direction of the US Army and VFW Post #1894.
Services were under the direction of Vansant-Mills Funeral Home of Clinton, MO.
