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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