Robert Woodrow Davis, Jr.

BURLEY - Robert Woodrow Davis, 64, of Burley, rejoined his Father in Heaven on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2015, in Boise, Idaho.

Robert was born June 25, 1951, in Fayetteville, N.C., to Robert Woodrow and Margret Clark Davis. The couple lived in Fayetteville and later moved to Overhills, N.C., where his father worked for the Rockerfellers as a caretaker. Robert graduated from Anderson Creek High School. He was very interested in cars or anything with wheels. He started racing cars at the Narcar Circuit at the age of 16. Later, he joined a friend by the name of Coy Blue in the late 60s- early 70s. He became a crew member working as a mechanic for Coy Blue’s racing team. After he graduated from high school, he attended Central Carolina College where he obtained an Associate of Science degree in auto mechanics. He had many certificates of mechanical certifications including, ASE certified, master certified ASE, and ICAR certified.

He met the love of his life, Deanna Gallant, and they were married at St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Fayetteville, N.C. on Nov. 1, 1975. He then went to work as a school bus mechanic for the State of North Carolina. After moving to Greenville, N.C., he was employed at Hastening’s Ford as a mechanic. He and Deanna had their only son, Robert Clarence Davis, who was his pride and joy. The three of them moved to Fayetteville where Robert worked for Taylor Auto & Truck Salvage and Rebuilders. They later moved to Rosebud, S.D., because Deanna went to work for the Indian Health Service. He was able to stay at home spending time with their son and enjoying teaching him how to hunt. After being transferred to Ada, Okla., he went to work for Lahoma Trucking. They then returned to Fayetteville and worked for Layfayette Ford and later for Rocket Auto parts.

Robert made a life-long friendship with employer and owner, Billy Smith. He took a job with a company overseas in Saudia Arabia as an equipment installer for hospitals being built for King Fahd. Following his time there, he returned to Fayetteville and worked for Rocket Auto Parts and Purealitor Oil Products prior to moving to Burley, Idaho. Since his time in Burley, Robert has worked for Merl’s Repair, Hemsley’s Repair, Young & Young Farms, Trebar Kenworth, and, at the time of his death, he was employed at Ag Express Inc., in Burley.

He worked very hard all of his life to provide for his family. His favorite activities were fishing, hunting, and enjoying his family - especially his grandchildren.

Robert is survived by his wife, Deanna G. Davis of Burley; his son, Robert C. Davis and his wife, Cheree C. Bywater Davis; and his grandchildren, Robert Atlas Davis, Kayden “Woodrow” Davis, and Taylor Marie Davis. He later bonded with his happily added grandchildren, Jesse Tyrell Bywater, Monique Anna Naranjo, Mariah Naranjo, Rae Naranjo, and Trevor James Naranjo.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and two close cousins, Sonney May and Mickie Frazier.

A viewing for family and friends will be held from 6 until 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, at the Rasmussen Funeral Home, 1350 E. 16th St., in Burley. He will be buried at the Presbyterian Church of the Covenant Cemetery in Spring Lake, N.C.