Robert J. Davis, Ford Motor Co. retiree
Robert J. Davis, 75, of Millsboro, formerly of Zionsville, Pa., passed away Friday, Jan. 14, 2022, at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia.
He was born June 12, 1946, in Trenton, N.J., son of the late Ralph and Eleanor (Mather) Davis. He retired as a supervisor with Ford Motor Company in Lansdale, Pa., after 28 years of service.
Bob was a member of the Lutheran Church of Our Savior in Rehoboth Beach and enjoyed making investments and doing his personal finances. He was also a sports enthusiast and an avid Philadelphia Phillies fan.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his two brothers, Charles E. Davis and John Francis Davis. Bob is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Marilyn R. (Leister) Davis; four children, Mishelle Lewis and her husband Michael of Marietta, Ga., Robert J. Davis II and his wife Keri of Pennsburg, Pa., Craig Davis and his wife Christine of Coopersburg, Pa., and Jeffrey Davis and his wife Tara of Georgetown; and eight grandchildren, Michael Lewis Jr., Collin Lewis, Parker Lewis, Madison Lewis, Addison Davis, Paige Davis, Avery Davis, and Hank Davis. Bob is also survived by two brothers, James Davis and his wife Bette of Monticello, Ind., and Steve Davis and his wife Terry of Danville, Ind.; and a sister-in-law, Sylvia Davis of Evansville, Ind.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 22, at The Lutheran Church of Our Savior, 20276 Bay Vista Rd., Rehoboth Beach, where friends and family may gather after 10 a.m. A celebration of his life and light luncheon will follow the services.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions in Bob’s name to the American Lung Association by visiting lung.org, the American Heart Association by visiting heart.org, or a charity of your choice.
Online condolences may be sent by visiting melsonfuneralservices.com.
