Bobby Joe Davis, 59, of Ben Hur, passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2016 at his residence. A memorial service will be held, 1:00 PM, Saturday, January 23, 2016 at the First Baptist Church in Mart, with the Reverend Jim Ingram officiating. Mr. Davis was born on September, 7, 1956 in Frederick, Oklahoma to James William and Rudean (McClure) Davis. He attended school in Mart, Lake Dallas, Marlin, and graduated from Jacksboro High School. Bobby was the very first State Champion in the Punt, Pass, and Kick Contest of Texas. He loved fishing and barbequing, but his true love was his family. He was a farmer and hay bailer. Mr. Davis owned and operated the The Lighthouse Café, in Mart and hosted the Lions Club meetings. He managed the Ben Hur Bar with Teressa, the love of his life. Mr. Davis was preceded in death by his father in 2001.Survivors include his mother; Rudean Davis, children; Larry Johnson and wife, Janis, Bobby Joe Davis, II and wife, Christine, and Rebecca Davis and spouse, Melissa, brothers; Jimmy Wayne Davis and wife, Sue, and Gary Ray Davis and wife, Trudy, sisters; Janet Mitchell and husband Jimmy, Joyce Little and husband Dennis, grandchildren; Bobby Joe Davis III (Trey), Riley Davis, Summer Mercede Johnson, and Lance Ervin Johnson, and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends.