Robert "Bob" Rex Davis

Robert Rex “Bob” Davis, 81, of Woodleaf, NC passed away Monday, March 18, 2024 at The Laurels of Salisbury. Bob was born February 15, 1943 to Irene McKinney Davis and Robert R. Davis and grandson of Johnny Robert McKinney and Lilly Gibbs McKinney. He graduated from East Hyde High School in Engelhard, NC where he was voted “Most Athletic” as a Senior. Bob joined the U.S. Army on September 13, 1963 and retired from the U.S. Army after 22 years of service on November 1, 1985. He served in Korea in 1964, Vietnam in 1966 and in Germany in 1976. He received the U.S. Gold Recruiter Badge with 3 Sapphire Stars, the Vietnam Service Medal, the Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm, the Vietnam Campaign Medal, the Meritorious Unit Citation and the Good Conduct Medal 7th Award. Later he worked for Rowan Regional Medical Center in Public Safety for 8 years. Bob was a member of Jerusalem Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon and was in charge of the ushers. He enjoyed fishing at the Outer Banks and training and showing his German Shepherds. Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Debbie Caudill Davis; daughters, Lisa of Lexington, SC, Tina of Louisville, KY, Nicole of Lake Wylie, SC; half-brother, R. Stephen Davis of Alexandria, VA; half-sisters, Karen Davis of Alexandria, VA and Christina Ford, of Herndon, VA; 5 grandchildren; step-mother, Donna Davis of Herndon, VA; father-in-law, Harold Caudill of Salisbury; sister-in-law, Teresa Hodge (Junior) of Salisbury; brother-in-law, Andy Caudill (Sabrina) of China Grove; nephews, Tucker Osborne (Kendall), McGuire Caudill; and niece McKenna Caudill. A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Monday, April 1, 2024 at the Salisbury National Cemetery with the VA Chaplain officiating. Military honors will be conducted by the U.S. Army. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date in Hyde County. The family wishes to thank Trellis Hospice and Palliative Care and the staff at The Laurels of Salisbury, especially Kimberly and Amy. A special thank you to Peggy Brown, his homecare angel and caregiver. Memorials may be made to Trellis Supportive Care, 301 S. Main Street, Ste 105, Salisbury, NC 28144 or the charity of the donor’s choice. Summersett Funeral Home is serving the Davis family. Online condolences may be made at www.summersettfuneralhome.com.

Robert "Bob" Rex Davis

February 15, 1943 - March 18, 2024