Bobby Gene Davis, Sr.

Bobby Gene Davis, Sr., 86, of Siler City, died Thursday, May 8, 2025, at home surrounded by his family.

Bobby was born in Alamance County, NC on January 15, 1939, to Eric J. Davis and Beatrice Searcy Davis. He was a member of Oakley Baptist Church where he was always willing to do what was needed. Bobby was a Deacon, on the Finance and Building and Grounds Committees, and member of the choir. He was a Sunday school teacher and a prayer warrior. He loved to be outside whether it was in his garden or bird watching. Bobby enjoyed spending time with his family and telling them all kinds of stories.

Bobby is survived by his children, Bobby Gene Davis, Jr, Kimberly Yarborough and husband, TC, Susan McPherson and husband, Todd, and Kristina Bogart and husband, Richard; his grandchildren, Heather Oldham and husband, Travis, Jessica Corona, Brandy Yarborough, Kolby McPherson, Connor Davis, Jillian Bogart and Collin Davis; and his eight great grandchildren, Micaela, Michael, Abigail, Adaline, Alyssa, Jackson, Wyatt, and Everett. He is also survived by his brother, Joseph Davis and wife, Gayle; and his sisters, Judy Wood and husband, Ron and Ruby Carden and husband, Charles.

In addition to his parents Bobby was preceded in death by his wife, Eva Conklin Davis; his stepfather, Lynn Holt; his daughter-in-law, Lorri Davis; his brother, Howard Davis; and his sister, Margie Holland.

A visitation will be held Wednesday, May 14, 2025, from 1:00 - 2:45 p.m. at Oakley Baptist Church. The Funeral will follow at 3:00 p.m., with Dr. Jeff Johnson officiating. Burial will be immediately after in the church cemetery.

The family would like to say a special thank you to Brittany Clephane for all her help and care.

The family request memorials be made to Oakley Baptist Church or to Amedysis Hospice of Burlington.

Smith & Buckner Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Davis family.

Online Condolences may be made at www.smithbucknerfh.com