09/10/2022
Benefield Funeral Home
P.O. Box 100
Lineville, Alabama 36266
Funeral Service for Mr. Robert Joseph Davis, age 76 of Lineville, will be held on Saturday, September 10, 2022 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Wedowee at 12:00 P.M. with Rev. John McDonald, Rev. Thomas Weiss and Deacon Mike Cova officiating. Burial will be at the Georgia National Cemetery.
Mr. Davis passed away on Monday, September 5, 2022 at Tanner Memorial in Carrollton, GA. Duck was born in Southbridge, Massachusetts and traveled to Alabama to attended Livingston University. He met Geneima, the love of his life there, and was soon drafted into the US Army, serving one tour in Vietnam. After returning, they moved to Peachtree City where Bob worked for the Georgia Department of Labor. He retired after 30 plus years, and his life on Lake Wedowee began. He was an avid golfer, enjoyed running, watching the Braves, and time on the lake. Bob was a professional volunteer, always willing to help others and always active at his church. The Immaculate Conception Catholic Church was a great passion for him and he was involved in most all things of the church. He was a wonderful husband, father and friend.
He is survived by his wife, Geneima Davis; a son, Grant Townsend Davis(Abigail) of Dunwoody, GA; sister, Sue Fantaroni of Massachusetts; brother-in-law, Tim Burage(Catherine) of Cropwell, AL and sister-in-law, Rena Jordan(Rodney) of Lamison, AL; several nieces, nephews, extended family and a host of friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Emelia Davis.
Active Pallbearers will be Alan Ryals, Alfredo Gembe, Chuck Smith, Evan Fantaroni, Rodney Jordan, Tim Burage, and Wesley Blecher.
A Prayer Service and Public Viewing will take place on Friday, September 9, 2022, from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. and a Praying of Rosary will begin at 7:00
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Benefield Funeral Home in Lineville is in charge of arrangements.
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