MILFORD - Robert Arlington Davis (Dave) was born September 10, 1933, in Washington, DC to the late Robert Arlington, Sr. and Mamie Campbell Davis. He peacefully departed this life on Saturday, May 10, 2014, at Bayhealth Memorial Hospital in Milford. Robert received his early education in the Washington, DC public school system. Later, he enlisted into the United States Air Force and was a Korean War Veteran. While on assignment at Dover Air Force Base, Robert met and married Claretta M. Hazzard. Robert received the BS Degree in Business Administration from Delaware State University. Robert was employed by the Public Housing Administration for two years as an Auditor, and an Agent for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for 32 years. Robert retired from the IRS in 1989. After retiring, he established a Payroll and Tax business (P&T Service). Robert was a faithful member of Wesley Chapel UMC, Lincoln, DE for 50 plus years. He was a Certified Lay Speaker, served as the Church Treasurer for 40 years, taught Sunday School, sang in several choirs, and was a member of the United Methodist Men. With his wife, Robert organized a Couples for Christ Ministry. Robert was very active in the community. For many years he volunteered as a coach for the Milford Little League Basketball and Baseball Programs. Robert was the first African American to serve on the Milford School Board, and remained in this position for 15 years. Robert also served as Treasurer for the Robert A. Young Education Scholarship. Robert established the first Slaughter Neck Recreation Program. Robert also organized the first Boy Scout troop in Slaughter Neck and had a passion for working with young people. Robert leaves to cherish his memory his wife of 59 years, Claretta; five children, E. Denise Coates of Lincoln, Robert L. Davis, Sr. (Glenn) of Elkton, Md., Pamella A. Taylor (Michael) of Milford, Dr. Orlando R. Davis of Baltimore, Md., and Beverly A. Harris (Terrie) of Laurel, Md.; two brothers, Richard Davis of Washington, DC and Raymond Davis (Diane) of Eloy, Arizona; two sisters, Mollie Smith of Seat Pleasant, Md. and Cornette Polk (Curtis) of Charlotte, N.C.; ten grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, 1 great-great grandson, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A funeral service will be 1 p.m., Monday afternoon, May 19, 2014 at Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church, 23115 Slaughter Neck Road, Lincoln, DE 19960. There will be a viewing at the church on Monday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Burial will be in Old Hickory Cemetery, Lincoln. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association, 422 S. Governors Avenue, Dover, DE 19904. Online condolences may be made via www.pippinfuneralhome.com.