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A native of Columbus, Ga., he was a son of the late Robert Thomas Davis and Mary Avant Davis.
Bob had a storied athletic career; All-SEC tackle, All-American tackle, captain of Georgia Tech's football and basketball teams. He played pro football with the Boston Yanks and was elected to National Football Foundation's College Football Hall of Fame and to the State of Georgia Sports Hall of Fame.
He served in the U.S. Army, served the city of Columbus as mayor and served eight years on the Columbus City Commission. His professional career in textiles included tenures as president, vice president, CEO, and director of various mills in the Southeast.
Bob was a member of First United Methodist Church. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather and will be missed by all who knew him.
He is survived by his loving wife, Helen Stephenson Davis, daughter, Kelli Elizabeth England, sons and daughters-in-law, Robert Leeth Davis Sr. and Sharron Weaver Davis, Louis Winfield Davis and Anne Hartley Davis all of Gastonia, grandchildren; Elizabeth England, Robert "Leeth" Davis Jr., Winfield "Mills" Davis, Sara Ann Davis, and Hartley Elizabeth Davis. Also surviving Bob are his children and grandchildren by marriage; Margaret and Ray Collins of Winston-Salem and their son, Michael, Gretchen and John Donaldson of Alexandria, Va. and their son, Cameronm and Buddy and Kesha Hobbs of Shelby and their children; Alesha, Lewis and Patrick Hobbs, as well as extended family.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Homer Avant Davis.
The family will receive friends from 1 to 2:45 p.m. Tuesday, June 15, in the Family Life Center of First United Methodist Church, Gastonia. The funeral service will be held at the church at 3 p.m.
Interment will be in Gaston Memorial Park.
Memorials may be directed to First United Methodist Church, 190 E. Franklin Blvd., Gastonia, NC 28052 or to Holy Angels, 6600 Wilkinson Blvd., Belmont, NC 28012.
Send condolences to the family from www.mcleanfuneral.com. McLean Funeral Directors of Gastonia is serving the family of Mr. Davis.
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert Davis
June 25, 2010
Words can never express the loss I know you feel. "Biggie" was a amazing man who led a remarkable life. How proud and lucky you all must feel for having had such a gem for a father and grandfather. He was such a perfect gentleman and loved his family so much. He will surely be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.
Paige & Chris Hendrick
Cannon Abernethy
June 20, 2010
As a Tech freshman in 1947, my roommate ( another Bob Davis), both of us from the small town of Punta Gorda, Fla, introduced ourselves to your Bob , who was with Bobby Dodd ,at a big bonfire just before a GT f/b game. I met him again years later in the West stands after he had been honored on the field at halftime. Enjoyed crossing paths with this great Tech man, among my many memories of Tech..........John Cerny, ME 1951, Atlanta
Linda Lane
June 15, 2010
Kelli, Louis and Rob, I am so sorry to hear of your Father's passing. Mr. Davis was always so nice. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Hunter O'Donnell
June 15, 2010
I am glad my husband, Patrick O'Donnell, was able to travel for the services to honor this incredible man. I last Mr. Bobby Davis at our wedding in 2003 where he gave a lovely and sentimental toast at the rehearsal dinner- a true southern gentleman. I will think of him at every home game at Grant Field and Bobby Dodd stadium at Georgia Tech!
Betsy and Mike Alexander
June 14, 2010
Without a doubt, Bob Davis stood head and shoulders above so many others around him. What a privilege to cross paths with his, and what a honor to be called friends by him. He was one of a kind.
Andy Robinson
June 14, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with The Davis Family
June 14, 2010
Rob and Sharron,
What a special life Mr Davis had. You are both very dear to us and love you so much. We are thinking of you.
Shane and Leeanna London
Lucretia Butler
June 13, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this sad time. May angels comfort you all.
With much love,
Lucretia Butler
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