Bob Owen Davis, age 84, of Mena, Arkansas died Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at the Rich Mountain Nursing and Rehab in Mena. He was born on Saturday, November 24, 1934 to Charles Whitney Sr. and Mary Katherine Fortner Davis in Shreveport, Louisiana.
Bob served his county in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. After he was honorably discharged from the Army, Bob found himself in the 1950’s at a Billy Graham Crusade where he accepted Christ as his Savior. Bob loved his family, his animals and was very charitable to others in need. Bob was very athletic and enjoyed playing tennis and going on walks. Bob was a loving uncle and a great friend and will be missed by all who knew him.
He is preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Charles Davis Jr. and his sister, Gaye Wilcox.
Bob is survived by one sister, several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.
A graveside services was held on Friday, May 17, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at the Forest Park Cemetery in Shreveport, Louisiana. Visitation was held on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Bowser Family Funeral Home Chapel in Mena. Arrangements were entrusted to Bowser Family Funeral Home in Mena, Arkansas.
Online Guestbook: www.bowserffh.com
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