Dr. Robert T. Davis

Winchester, KY - Dr. Robert T. "R.T." Davis, 75, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 22, 2026. Born on July 15, 1950, in Louisville, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Dr. Robert Edward Lee Davis and Lena Mae Epperson Davis.

R.T. dedicated his life to caring for others as a physician, serving his patients and community with compassion and integrity throughout his distinguished career.

As a young man, he was the first of six in his family to earn the rank of Eagle Scout in Troop 75-an achievement that reflected the character, leadership, and service that would define his life. He was a long-time member of First United Methodist Church and remained devoted to his family, his profession, and his faith.

Beyond his professional accomplishments, R.T. had a deep love for music. A talented, self-taught classical guitar player, he found joy in playing for family and friends, often filling his home with warmth and song. He was an avid reader and learner with interests spanning all genres and time periods. He was also a gifted artist and skilled craftsman, taking pride in working with his hands and creating pieces that will remain treasured keepsakes for those who loved him. Whether through music or craftsmanship, he expressed his creativity generously and wholeheartedly.

R.T. graduated from George Rogers Clark in 1968 and Transylvania University in 1972 where he was a brother in the Kappa Alpha Order. He graduated summa cum laude from University of Louisville School of Medicine in 1976. He is double board certified in Family Medicine and Internal Medicine after completing residencies in both. After 12 years in private practice as an Internist in Winchester, he joined the faculty of University of Kentucky College of Medicine in 1993 where he spent countless hours teaching and leading students, interns, and residents until his retirement in 2010. R.T. routinely won the Attending of the Year Award so frequently that the reward was retired. The Internal Medicine Award is named in his honor and recognizes the graduating resident who best exemplifies the qualities of R.T., UK's first hospitalist. Referred to as "Legend," R.T. is known among colleagues and students for his encyclopedic medical knowledge and infectious enthusiasm for medicine. He proudly attended the UK College of Medicine softball league games where students named a team in his honor.

He is lovingly survived by his children, Dr. Tucker (Morgan) Davis and Luke (April) Davis; his cherished grandchildren, Hector Davis, Aurelia Davis, Thelma Davis, Ransom Davis, Boone Davis, and Kevin Davis; his brother, Dr. William S. (Garnett) Davis; and his nieces and nephews, William Davis, Jr., Elizabeth Morton, Rebecca Upperman, and Andrew Davis, along with numerous extended family members and dear friends.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by aunts and uncles, Dr. Charles and Maryanne Davis, and Bill and Thelma (Epperson) Christopher.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at Scobee Funeral Home.

Burial will be private. Pallbearers will be Dr. Tucker Davis, Luke Davis, Dr. William S. Davis, William Davis, Jr., Andrew Davis, Mason Morton, Wayne Morton, and Russ Upperman. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Tom Rice, Great-nieces Helen and Ruth Morton, as well as the University of Kentucky College of Medicine faculty and staff.

In lieu of flowers, gifts in R.T.'s memory can be made to the Homer Ledford Luthier Award Fund at WKU, c/o College Heights Foundation, 1703 Chestnut Street, Bowling Green, Kentucky 42101 or www.alumni.wku.edu/kyfolklifeprogram