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Robert J. "Bob" Davis

4/1/1932 - 5/16/2015

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Obituary For Robert J. "Bob" Davis

Robert J. “Bob” Davis, 83, of Wintersville died Saturday, May 16, 2015 at his residence of natural causes. He was born in Steubenville on April 1, 1932 the son of the late Clarence and Loretta Carrol Davis. Preceded also in death by a son Thomas Scott Davis on June 6, 2014.

Bob graduated from Steubenville High School class of 1950 and later entered the military serving with the US Navy during the Korean Conflict. He served aboard the carrier U.S.S. Coral Sea as an electronic technician and is presently a member of American Legion Argonne Post #33, Steubenville. After serving in the military he returned home and worked for over 44 years with Weirton Steel Co. in the Tin Mill and belonged to the Weirton Steel 25 year club.

He is survived by his wife Joan J. McDonald Davis, whom he married on March 5, 1951 and their children Cheryl (Steven) Purvis of Appling, GA, Karen (Doug) Anthony of Mingo Junction, Richard Davis of Toronto, OH, Nancy (Michael) Rupert of Wintersville and Linda Rupert (fiancé Albert Chappano) of Mingo Junction; nine grandchildren and four great grandchildren; and two brothers Clarence “Bud” (Lana) Davis of Unionport, and William “Bill” Davis of Wintersville.

Per Bob’s wishes, there will be no visitation and private family memorial services will be held at a later date. Burial will follow at Union Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to any animal shelter or to the Wintersville Volunteer Fire Department, PO Box 2448, Wintersville, OH 43953.

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  • 09/03/2024

    MR & MRS BURKE D. SULLIVAN,JR.

    SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.BOB ONE GREAT MAN. MAY THE LORD GIVE YOU COMFORT AND PEACE AT THIS TIME.OUR LOVE THE SULLIVAN FAMILY.

  • 09/03/2024

    Raelene Dawson and Bernice DiFilippo

    We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time of sorrow. Hold tight to your memories as they will comfort you always.

  • 09/03/2024

    Rikki Davis-Shinkle

  • 09/03/2024

    Bill Hayes

    My condolences to Bob's family. It was good working with him at Weirton Steel

  • 09/03/2024

    Janet Long

    He's in the hands of the Lord,now. Free from all pain. God bless and comfort all of you

  • 09/03/2024

    Charles and Edie Strean

    Joan and Family,We are deeply saddened by Bob's passing. He was one of my best friends for many years. I know we have not been as close the last 30 years or so but have many good times to remember and cherish. We know that he is now with or Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. No more pain ,suffering, hunger or thirst. Just the glory of being with God in paradise. Our prayers are with you as God places his comforting hand on our grief.

  • 09/03/2024

    Donna Taylor

    My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. May God give you the strength and courage in the days ahead.

  • 09/03/2024

    Doreen Perdue

  • 09/03/2024

    Sherry Davis

    Sherry Davis and Family, Oklahoma

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