James E. Davis Sr.

James "Jim" Edwin Davis Sr., 80, of Akron, Ohio passed away with his family by his side on Friday, December 27, 2019. Jim was born in Garrett, Pennsylvania & spent his life between Garrett and Akron. A cement mason by trade, he was a member of Plaster & Cement Mason Local 109 for more than 50 years and retired from Kenmore Construction after 40 years of service. He loved his work in concrete. Jim was also a proud US Army veteran.

His greatest joy in his life was being a Grandpa.

Jim was preceded in death by his son, Jimmy, Jr.; daughter, Diana Lyn; mother, Elizabeth; brothers, Fred, Bill, Dean, Ken; and sisters, Pauline, Ruth, Betty, and Janet. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Barbara Sue; son, Anthony Davis; daughters, Brenda Davis, Deborah (Ben) Davis; grandchildren, Melanie, Chase (Taryn), Cassie, Danise, Ethan, Emily; great-grandchildren, Jameson, Stella, Cash, Ziahonna, Taleah, Marley, Tyron, Audrey, Klaudia; brother, Charles "Duck" Davis; and many nieces and nephews. Jim had enormous love for his family and close friends.

Per Jim's wish, cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life led by Pastor Karla Maple will be held on January 11, 2020, at 1 p.m., with a fellowship and dinner to follow at Tallmadge Church of the Nazarene, 191 South Munroe Avenue, Tallmadge, Ohio.