Bobby Ray Davis

Bobby Ray Davis, age 87, of Kimberly, AL, passed away, Saturday, February 7 at home. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at Gardendale Heritage Funeral Home, Gardendale, AL. Bro Wayne Ferguson to officiate. Visitation will be held at Gardendale Heritage from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM with Funeral at 2:00 PM. Burial to follow at Oakwood Memorial Gardens. Bobby was born on January 8, 1939, in Bradford, Alabama to the late Lester Lloyd and Ethel Marie Davis. He was a 1956 graduate of Corner High School. In 1966 he married his devoted wife, Margaret Beatrice (Bea) Griffin. He served his country as a Military Police in 1967 and later began his career as a fireman and became a paramedic and a Lieutenant with the Birmingham Fire Department, retiring in 1987. After retiring from Birmingham, he went on to work at Tarrant Fire Department as a fireman/paramedic and Lieutenant, retiring in 2001. Bobby was a mentor and role model to countless young men during his years with the Fire Department. Bobby loved his family and cherished spending time with his grandchildren. He loved wood working in his shop and just tinkering with various projects. He was a faithful member of Gardendale First Baptist Church for 50 years. Bobby is survived by his son, Barry (Wendy) Davis, Kimberly, AL; Daughter: Bethany (David) Heron, Kimberly, AL; Grandchildren: Peyton Davis, Kimberly, AL; Parker (Tayler) Davis, Cullman, AL; Davis Heron, Kimberly, AL. Great Grandchild, Campbell Anne Davis, and a host of Nieces and Nephews. Special Extended Family, Brian, Amy and Alyssa Hill and many other family and friends. Preceded in death by his parents, Lester Lloyd and Ethel Marie Davis; wife, Margaret Beatrice (Bea) Davis and Sister, Sarah Faye Otts and Brother-in-Law, Larry Otts. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to: Care For Me, 375 George Crowe Road, Odenville, AL 35120 or through Cash App @$nonnaof17 The family would like to thank Healing Touch Caregivers and Dr. Doug Alford and staff and Decatur Highway Church of Christ. Also, a special thanks to Care For Me - Sandy Peoples (Owner), Tiffany Bailey, Cynthia Peoples and ACG Hospice, especially Nicole, his nurse and Latoya, his aid, for the amazing care they provided for our dad.

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Bobby Ray Davis

January 8, 1939 - February 7, 2026