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Robert Davis Obituary
Louisville - Robert Lee "Daddy Rabbit" Davis, 97, passed away on Monday, October 19, 2020. He was born on April 22, 1923 to the late Edward and Mary Jane Carrey Davis. He retired after 38 years as a Sgt. Major with the United States Army. After his career in the Army, he was a liquor salesman and retired as a Jefferson County Deputy Sheriff.
Besides his parents, "Daddy Rabbit" was preceded in death by his step son, David Michael Busby.
He is survived by his wife, Edna Roehrig Davis; daughter, Diane Larson; step-daughter, Cindy Nunn; step sons, Jim L. Busby and Jeffrey Busby; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Funeral mass will be held on Monday, October 26, 2020, at 10:00 am, at St. Rita Catholic Church, 8709 Preston Highway. Burial will follow in Zachary Taylor National Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 7:00 pm on Sunday at Ratterman Funeral Home, 12900 Shelbyville Road, East Louisville.
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Wendy Bickel
October 24, 2020
Aunt Janie & family, May God bless you all during this difficult time. With deepest sympathy May God provide you with peace & wrap his arms around you! Bob was a wonderful, kind, generous, happy go lucky, and hilarious Daddy Rabbit! Remembering all the fun times at Lake Cumberland! We will love you and miss you always!
Wendy, Gerald, Shawn, & Emily Bickel
Kathy & Richard Bowling
October 24, 2020
Bob was a wonderful caring man. He was always happy loved joking and kidding around with people. He had a long and adventurous life. He will be greatly missed. The angels will be laughing in heaven. God bless him and his family.
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