Robert William Davis

Robert "Bob" William Davis, (87), of Hastings, Michigan, passed away on July 3, 2023.

Bob met the love of his life, Sandra Purchis, of Nashville, Michigan, in 1957, and they married on November 8. 1958. They enjoyed 64 wonderful years together.

Bob was born to Charles and Charlotte (Longwell) Davis on August 28, 1935, in Grandville, Michigan. His family moved to Hastings when he was a young boy.

Over the years Bob worked for E.W. Bliss, Hartz Mountain, Archway Cookies and McKee Baking Company (Little Debbie).

Bob was a veteran, having served in the Naval Reserves and the U.S. Army (137th Armored Ordnance Maintenance Battalion in Germany). He was very proud of his service to our country. He was a long-time member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. His faith and charity work were very important parts of Bob's life. He also loved sports, hunting, and fishing.

Bob was a family man through and through. He and Sandy always put their children first. Bob was a hard worker and a people person. He loved to tell stories; lots of stories! He would talk to anyone at any time.

Bob is survived by his wife Sandy, sons Nick (Kelly) Davis, Shaun (Pamela) Davis, Joel (Marci), Davis, Matt (Terese) Davis and daughters Alissa (Rick) Davis, and Darcie (Rod) Purdun. He is also survived by grandchildren Grant (Tatiana) and Bryce (Raegen) Davis, Sidney Dudley, Brandon and Cami Davis, and Abigail and Alec Davis, along with great grandchildren Barrett and Beckham Davis. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, sister MaryAnn, and brother Chuck.

A visitation will take place on July 22 from 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM at Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Bob's final mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. at St. Rose of Lima Church in Hastings. Burial will take place at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Hastings. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to St. Rose of Lima Parish. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home. To leave an online condolence visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.com.