Bobby Joe Davis, age 61, of Gulfport, died on March 15, 2008 in New Orleans, LA.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Loy Davis and Christine S. Davis; and a brother in law, Dennis Bolton.
Bobby Joe is survived by his wife, Debbie Davis and stepdaughter Bridgett Daniels of Gulfport; his children, Joey Davis and his wife Michelle, Mara """"Missy"""" Gilliland and her husband, Kelly, and Kimberly Davis, all of Alabama; a brother, Ricky Davis; a sister, Judy Bolton, both of Alabama; father and mother in law, Jack Davis and Evelyn Davis; brother and sisters in-law, Danny and Pansy Davis and their son Danny Jr., all of Long Beach, and Cynthia Davis of Lafayette, LA; four grandchildren, Justin Davis and Jai Davis, Jake Gilliland, and Keisha Davis;
Bobby was raised on the mountain in Geraldine, Alabama. He was a car dealer for twenty five years and most recently, was a partner and close friend, with Christian Baehr in a local area contracting firm. He enjoyed the outdoors and traveling and was a kind and giving person, personable, outgoing, and never met a stranger.
The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, March 18, 2008 at 2:00 PM at the RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Rd, Gulfport where friends may call from noon until service time. Burial will follow at Evergreen Gardens, Gulfport.