Bob was born on January 28, 1937, to George and Gladys Davis in Coloma, Michigan.   He grew up in Watervliet where he attended school and lettered in football, basketball and baseball in high school.  He was a starter for the 1954 basketball team that played in the state semi-finals. Bob's love of playing sports never ended. He was an avid bowler and was part owner and manager of Coloma Lanes. In 1995 he was inducted into the Blossomland Men's Bowling Association Hall of Fame. In his retirement Bob enjoyed golf, bowling, fishing and gardening.

Bob's greatest joy came in spending time with his loving family which includes: his  high school sweetheart and wife of 64 years Alora (Howard) Davis; two sons Keith (Uma) Davis of Indiana and Kenneth (Patcharin) Davis of New Jersey; six grandchildren Jonathon Davis, Sarah Davis, Joshua Davis, Kyle Davis, Kevin Davis, and Stephanie (Huff) Blocker; two great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Bob died Thursday, December 10, 2020, at Spectrum Lakeland Hospital in St. Joseph after a brief illness.  A son Kevin Davis, parents George and Gladys (Disbrow) Davis, and a sister Rose Marie Richardson precede Bob in death.  Friends may visit with Bob's family Wednesday, December 16, 2020, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM at Hutchins Funeral Home in Watervliet.  There will be a private burial following visitation in Watervliet Cemetery. You are invited to leave a message of comfort for Bob's family. Memorial donations can be made to the Hope Resources in Coloma.