James Davis, Sr

James M. Davis Sr., 66, of Circleville, died Oct. 31, 2008 in Columbus. He was born March 27, 1942 in Circleville, the son of Myron E. and Laura Bell (Lutz) Davis, Sr. He was a Navy veteran of Vietnam War, in which he served a total of 11 years in the Fighting CB’s. He retired from American Aggregates and was a member of Emmanuel United Methodist Church and Amvets. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers Charles Hurst and Phil Davis. He is survived by his wife, Milagros (Duran) Davis; children, James M. (Deborah) Davis Jr. of Williamsport, Tito (Susan) Duran of Circleville, Myron E. (Kristal) Davis II and Toney Ray (Melissa) Davis of South Carolina, Lisa (Dan) Montgomery and Laura (David) Griffin of Circleville; 22 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, brothers, Mark (Pat) Alonzo (Arla) and Keith (Vicki) Davis of Circleville, Paul (Kandy) Davis of Tampa, FL and sisters, Lenora (John) Maloney of Circleville and Faith (Al) Waterman of Laurelville; sisters-in-law,
Alma Hurst and Mary Thompson. In loving memory of a devoted husband, father, poppy, brother, brother-in-law and friend to many. His humor will be missed but will live forever. Funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday November 5, 2008 at the Emmanuel United Methodist Church 1015 Georgia Rd. Circleville with Pastors Ty Myers and Keith Davis officiating. Burial will follow in Floral Hills Cemetery with military graveside honors. Friends may call from 1-3 & 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at the Wellman Funeral Home, Circleville. Memorial contributions may be made to Emmanuel U. M. Church or Caring Hands.