Narobia Davis

Narobia “Roby” Davis was a 24-year-old father whose family remembers him for his close bonds and the plans he held for the future. Those who spoke after his death recalled a young man saving for a car, intending to return to school, and dreaming of opportunities to provide for his loved ones. He is remembered most of all as a son and a father to a young daughter.

Family members described Narobia as someone who looked after his siblings and took pride in his role within the family. In the weeks before his death, friends and relatives recalled ordinary, tender moments—a family graduation, small trips they took together, and conversations about what lay ahead. Those memories became central to how his family kept his spirit alive for his daughter.

On May 27, 2017, Narobia was shot and killed in east Oak Cliff in Dallas while sitting in a parked car. The loss left a profound void for his mother and extended family, who publicly appealed for information and justice while focusing on caring for his child. In interviews, family members emphasized his aspirations to return to school and to work toward a more secure future for his daughter.

Though details about many parts of Narobia’s life remain private to those who loved him, the public record and his family’s words make clear that he mattered deeply to people who relied on him and loved him. His memory endures through the stories relatives and friends tell—about his plans, his laughter, and the ordinary acts of care that made him a son and a father. Those who knew Narobia continue to honor him by sharing photographs and memories with his daughter, keeping alive the personal legacy he left behind.