Robert Harman Davis

Robert Davis Obituary

Robert Harman Davis, 82, of Roanoke, Va., died on Saturday, June 27, 2009. He was born on October 25, 1926, in Dekalb County, Ga., a son of the late Don Thomas Davis and Helen Harman Davis. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Jane Harville Davis; and a brother, Howard Thomas Davis. He is survived by three sons, Robert Harman Davis Jr. and wife, Kay, of Richmond, Va., Don H. Davis, of Charlottesville, Va., and James W. Davis and wife, Lorlene, of Roanoke, Va.; and five grandchildren. Mr. Davis is also survived by his wife, Caroline Lynn Davis; three stepchildren, Thomas Martin Doyle Jr., of Riverside, Ca., Katherine Doyle Rhodes, of Watkinsville, Ga., and Frances Doyle Davenport and husband, Charles Davenport, of Monterey, Va. Also surviving are seven stepgrandchildren; and five greatgrandchildren. An Eagle Scout, he was involved with Boy Scouts of America for over fifty five years. He also was a veteran of World War II and a sales representative of Graybar and Thomas Harris Associates. Funeral services will be conducted at Oakey's South Chapel on Brambleton Ave, at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 30, 2009, with Dr. Louis M. Strickler officiating and the Rev. Arthur Grant assisting. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park, Salem, Va. The family will receive friends on Monday, June 29, 2009, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Oakey's South Chapel. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Woodlawn United Methodist Church, 2922 Corbieshaw Rd. SW, Roanoke, Va. 24015. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, 989-3131.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Jun. 28 to Jun. 30, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Robert Davis

8 Entries

John Eure

July 17, 2009

I was with Troop 50 on a 50-plus mile hike the day Bob died, and we were in camp the next week, and did not learn of Bob's passing until later. If we had been in town, many from the current troop would have been in attendance. Bob was the Scoutmaster of this Troop for 20 years, and I (as the current Scoutmaster) frequently meet old friends of his and men who have great memories of being scouts in the troop under his leadership. His work and his memory live on.

Frank Freeman

June 30, 2009

My deepest sympathies to the entire family. I am a former member of Troop 50 and like countless others, owe a debt of gratitude to Big "D" for his dedication, enthusiasm and genuine concern for all of us. He touched so many of our lives over the years and will be fondly remembered by more people than you can ever know. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of loss.

Patti and Bill Priesmeyer

June 30, 2009

Although Bob has gone to be with Jane and other family members, our memories of him will live through your stories of him and your family. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.

kelley lancaster

June 30, 2009

JD ,
im keeping you in my prayers. love yall!

Kevin McNeil

June 30, 2009

JD,
Our heartfelt condolences go out to you and you family in this time of loss. May God comfort you and Bless you during this time.

Rev. Kevin & Kimberly McNeil

Bill Overstreet

June 29, 2009

Dear Caroline, Rob, Don and Jim,
I greve for your lost, but he is in a better place starting another troop.
Your Dad and Mom is in a very special place in my heart including Bob's mother who would vist my Grandmother in Roanoke, plus going to the river to swim and catch crab, but the most important thing about your dad is that he supported me and was my cheer leader on getting my Eagle Badge plus having the tribe come to the church to have tapped out for O.A. because I could not got to camp due to a broken hip. My thoughts and prayers are with you all and may Gods glory be with you and support you through this time.
Love you all
Bill Overstreet

Rick and Debbie Harless

June 29, 2009

Jim, We are so sorry to hear about your dad. Please know you are in our thoughts and if you need anything, please call us. Love,

Janet Curtiss

June 29, 2009

Dear Caroline, Rob Don and Jim and families ,
We were so sorry to hear of the passing of Bob I have so many fond memories of Jane and Bob but I think the most recent would have been in the 90s when your dad gave my mom the green wooden tackle box from the boat at the RIVER he gave that to mom and then filled it with peanuts for my dad for their 49th anniversary I still remember the laughter it gave to my parents. May God place you in the palm of His hands as you go thru this loss I lost my dad in Jan of this yr it is hard. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you
Wally and Janet(overstreet) Whitney and Eric Curtiss

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