Charles R. Davis, 80, of Marion, known to his family and friends as “Tippy” and “Bob” died Monday, March 14, 2016 at Tobey Hospital in Wareham. He was the husband of the late Lucia C. (Jenkins) Davis.
Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Ferman & Dorothy (Robertson) Davis, he was a lifelong resident of Marion. He graduated from Wareham High School, Class of 1954, where he excelled as a pitcher for the high school baseball team.
Bob was a local painting contractor for many years until his retirement. Many of his sons followed in his footsteps. He also served on the Marion Fire Department for over 50 years and retired as chief in 2002. A life member of the Marion Firefighters Association, Bob was also a member of the Mass. Call Volunteers Firefighters Assoc., Fire Chiefs Assoc. of Mass., former member of the Marion Planning Board and numerous other organizations.
Gardening was his passion as he was gifted with a green thumb. He found great relaxation spending his time with his late wife Lucia in their yard. Bob also enjoyed wild birds that frequented his many feeders and houses. Along with his wife, he enjoyed weekly trips to the Cape, stopping for lunch and dinner at many destinations.
He is survived by his children, Robert S. Davis and his wife Carolyn, Stephanie L. Davis, T. Scott Davis and his companion Jill Vancour, Glenn A. Davis and his partner, Sue Alves, Charles C. Davis and his wife Jaime Reed and Mark R. Davis and his wife Jennifer; his sisters, Patricia Figueiredo and Edward Figueiredo of Marion and Barbara Hiller and her husband Terry of Mattapoisett. Bob was especially fond of his 14 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews, of whom he and his wife Lucia were very proud.
A graveside service will be held on Saturday, March 26, 2016 at Evergreen Cemetery, Converse Rd., Marion at 11 AM. Donations in his memory may be made to a charity of your choice.
Arrangements by Chapman, Cole & Gleason Funeral Home, Wareham. For directions and on-line obituary visit: www.ccgfuneralhome.com