James Davis

James Allen Davis, Sr., 73, of Uhrichsville, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, June 15, 2011 at Aultman Hospital in Canton, Ohio after a brief illness. Born November 28, 1937 in Dennison, Ohio, he was a son of the late John “Bucky” and Florence Mae (Goshorn) Davis.

A lifelong resident of the Twin City area, Jim attended Uhrichsville Schools before beginning his career with the Twin City Water and Sewer Department where he worked for over thirty-five years until his retirement in the late 80’s. An active life member of the N.R.A., he was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting, trapping, hiking over the area’s hills and creeks, and farming, especially raising hogs. He loved animals and spending time with all of the children in his family. He will be remembered for his big heart and willingness to help anyone in need at any time.

On June 7, 1958, Jim married the former Thelma Irene Jones who survives him. He is also survived by four children, Cindy Larkin and her husband, Mike, of Uhrichsville, James A. Davis, Jr. and his wife, Julie, of New Philadelphia, Angela Hahn and her companion, Greg, of Canton, and Christina Davis of New Philadelphia; six grandchildren, Tessa J. Heter, Tisha I. Davis, Corey J. Hahn, Casie E. Hahn, Calissa N. Hahn, and Alycia R. Loar; two great grandchildren, Jayden E. Hahn and Dominic M. Rhodes with a third expected in August; Annie M. and Avery Sutek; and numerous nieces and nephews. Jim will also be sadly missed by his special friends, the Treherne family.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Bob, Dick, Darrell, and John Davis; sisters, Anna Forte, Clara Boitnott, Cecil “Joy” Jones, Bonnie Eberhart, Mary Ott, and Donna Jones; and two infant siblings.

In keeping with Jim’s wishes, he has been cremated without a public visitation. A graveside service, officiated by Rev. James Haynes, will be held on Monday, June 20, at 4:00 p.m. in East Avenue Cemetery at New Philadelphia. Immediately following the graveside service, a reception and celebration of Jim’s life will be held in the Heck’s Grove Park Pavilion in Gnadenhutten. Those wishing to honor Jim’s memory by a charitable contribution are encouraged to do so to the Future Farmers of America.
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