ROBERT “BOB” DAVY

Robert “Bob” Davy, 77, Republic passed away on June 14, 2024. He was born on April 20, 1947, in Morris, Ill., to Thomas and Geraldine (Douglas) Davy and was the eldest of three children in the home.
He graduated from Morris High School with the class of 1965, and then enlisted in the US Navy, where he honorably served our country for nine years. When he was discharged from the Navy, he enlisted in the Army National Guard, where he served an additional two years. He became a police officer for the city of Morris where he served as an officer for 20 years.
After he moved to Republic, he founded the Citizen’s Police Academy and was the president of it. He was also an NRA firearms instructor and enjoyed participating in cowboy action shooting competitions.
On Dec. 29, 2005 he married his wife Ann.
He attended Hood United Methodist Church for the past 12 years.
He is survived by his wife, Ann; son, Michael (Cali) Davy; stepson, Mark Goodwin; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; siblings, Barbara (Floyd) Davy-Ricks and Kenneth (Sally) Davy; as well as other extended family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
A memorial visitation will be held from 10-11 a.m. on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at Meadors Funeral Home in Republic, with a celebration of life to follow at 11 a.m. with Pastor Richard Fine officiating. Inurnment will take place on Monday, June 24, in the niche wall at Missouri Veterans Cemetery. Meet at 1:45 p.m. at Meadors Funeral Home where he will receive full military honors for his many years of dedicated service.