The former premiership player and coach, nicknamed the Geelong Flyer, died last week at the age of 82.
Speaking at the funeral, Guy Davis said his father was a great protector, role model and friend.
"Whether you saw him on the footy field or on television, whether you were lucky enough to meet him for five minutes or you were blessed enough to know him all your life, we love you Bob," he said.
"We will miss you so much, but we are richer in so many ways for having had you in our lives."
Mr Davis says his father's warmth shone through even while working as the night manager at his motel in Geelong.
"There's a terrific story about some weary traveller trying to check in at three in the morning, only to be confronted by footy legend and TV personality Bobby Davis, emerging from the back room, probably in his PJs," he said.
"From what I understand, Dad gave the bloke an autograph as well as a room."
The parish priest at St Mary's, Father Kevin Dillon, said Bob Davis was a wonderful family man full of warmth and humour.
"He's not just a footballer and he's not just a media personality," Father Dillon said.
"He was a wonderful bloke and meant so much to so many good people whose lives he's touched over the years."
Ian Cover, of the Coodabeen Champions, told ABC Local Radio that Bob Davis always spoke in a manner which reflected his enjoyment of footy.
"When he got out of the game he always reflected the positives and showed enthusiasm for the game, not only the way it was played, but for people who either played footy or followed footy," he said.
"When you consider that he started on television in 1959, when it was in its infancy and was still on pay TV in 2006, that's 47 years.
"He was part of the fabric of life in Geelong."
Tags: death, sport, australian-football-league, australia, vic, geelong-3220 First posted May 24, 2011 07:39:00
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