Robert Taylor Davis Jr.

Robert Taylor Davis Jr. obituary, Knoxville, TN

Robert Taylor Davis Jr.

Robert Davis Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Bridges Funeral Home on Dec. 26, 2025.
Robert Taylor Davis, Jr. - age 89, passed away at home at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 22, 2025. He was a graduate of KCHS and UT Knoxville. He retired from KUB and as a State of TN Electrical Inspector.
He was preceded in death by his son, Jeffrey Davis; sister, Kitty Bentley; and granddaughter, Stephanie Davis.
He is survived by his wife, Beverly Ogan Davis; sons, Stephen Davis and Lynn Davis (Amy); grandchildren, Samantha White (Steven), Kari Clark (Stefan), Kyle Davis (Jenn), Taylor Davis (Brooke), and Katie Davis; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM on Monday, December 29, 2025 at Bridges Funeral Home, 5430 Rutledge Pike. Family and friends will meet at 9:45 AM on Tuesday at East TN Veterans Cemetery, 2200 E Governor John Sevier Hwy for a 10:00 AM Graveside Service.
Honorary pallbearers: Gary Cox, Ron Disney, Sr., Mark Bentley, Tommy Bentley, Pat Ledford and George Caldwell.
Arrangements by Bridges Funeral Home, 5430 Rutledge Pike, Knoxville, TN 37924. www.bridgesfuneralhome.com
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