Bob Davis

Bob F. Davis, 69, longtime Seminole businessman died Wednesday, June 3, 2009 at his home in Seminole after a seven month battle with cancer. Bob was born August 15, 1939 in Tecumseh, Oklahoma to Robert F. and Iva Inez (Campbell) Davis.rnrnBob grew up in Shawnee, Oklahoma and attended Shawnee Schools. Bob graduated in 1958 from Shawnee High School and celebrated his 50th class reunuion this past fall of 2008. After high school he joined the U.S. Army where he served and attained the rank of Specialist 4th class. Upon completion of his service to our country Bob attended Southeastern State University in Durant, Oklahoma where he attended for three years, and was a member of Sigma Tau Gamma Fraternity. rnrnBob married Jary Carol Kinkade on August 15, 1965 at the Immanuel Baptist Church in Shawnee, Oklahoma. The couple moved to Seminole in 1971. rnrnSince moving to Seminole Bob began working in the family business at L & L Jewelry and Music in Seminole where he was co-owner and operator for many years. Bob has been very active in civic and community affairs. Bob was a member of the First Baptist Church in Seminole and participated in the Adult D Couples Sunday School Class. He was active in Seminole High School Booster Club where he served as President three times and active in the baseball and softball associations in Seminole. Bob was a member of the Seminole Masonic Lodge and was a Shriner. Bob was a former administrator and member of Citizen Potawatomi Tribe in Shawnee, Oklahoma.rnrnBob is survived by his wife Jary Davis of the home in Seminole, one son and daughter-in-law, Todd Alan and Darana Davis of Seminole and one daughter and son-in-law, Ashley Milon and Jerry O'Steen of Shawnee, Oklahoma and four grandchildren: Kade Davis and Kash Davis of Seminole, Shelby O'Steen and Connley O'Steen of Shawnee, Oklahoma.rnrnHe was preceded in death by his parents and one brother Kenneth Gene McGowan.rnrnServices are planned for 2:00 P.M., Monday, June 8, 2009 at the First Baptist Church in Seminole, Oklahoma with burial at Resthaven Memorial Park in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Dr. Kelvin Moseley, Dr. Tommy Clark will officiate.rnrnCasket Bearers will be: David Qualls, Don Brewington, Larry Barnes, Hilton Melot, Jim Smith, Richard Johnson, Gene Bruno, Jerry Jennings, Don Pate and Bill Goodall.rnrnServices under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home, 100 West Strothers Seminole, Oklahoma 74868. 405-382-3456rnrnIn lieu of flowers contributions made be made in memory of Bob to the First Baptist Church "Bridge Fund", 420 Reid Street, Seminole, Oklahoma 74868. rnrnMessages of condolences may be made online at: www.swearingenfuneralhome.comrn Funeral Information: June 7, 2009, 2:00 AM