Bobby "Bob" Lavon Davis, 98, of Springfield, MO went to his eternal home on Thursday, May 2, 2024. He was born on Monday, February 1, 1926 in Springfield, MO to Pearl Starnes and Frank Davis.

In his 98 years Bob lived a wonderful life surrounded by many loved ones, family and friends.

Bob's pride and joy was his 73-year marriage to the love of his life Sparkie and the family with which they grew. He was extremely proud of his three sons and the great men that they became with a little help from his caring daughter-in laws. Terry & Jeanie, Ted & Janice and Kenny & Linda. Bob always bragged about his wonderful six grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.

Bob was a US Navy WWII veteran serving in the Pacific Theater of Operations. When he came home from the war Bob found many jobs and hobbies to keep him busy. He built several race cars for various legends from the Ozark Racing era. In 2007 he was inducted into the Ozarks Area Racers where his brother Frankie was inducted prior. He was an Iron Worker for several years and helped build Springfield. If you ever had the pleasure of riding with Bob down Kansas Expressway he would proudly say "I built that" as you passed under the crosswalk bridge.

He eventually retired from BN Railroad and then proceeded to build Street Rods for fun, traveling with Sparkie and their 5th wheel, maintaining his large ever producing garden and visiting with family and friends.

Bob's relationship with God and his church were a top priority for him. He was a lifetime member of the First Church of God which he proudly attended with his family and sisters; June Rice, Lou Mentzer and Jeri Fugitt. He participated in usher duties, maintenance of the building and was a coach for the softball team!

Bob was blessed and loved by many.

A visitation will be held from 9-10 AM on Saturday, May 18, 2024 at the Klingner-Cope Family Funeral Home at White Chapel, 5234 W. State Hwy EE, Springfield, MO 65802 with funeral services to follow at 10 AM. Memorial donation may be made in his name to the Bethesda Employee Benevolence Fund, P.O. Box 63200, Colorado Springs, CO 80962. Online condolences can be made at www.klingnerfuneralhome.com