Service Details
Homegoing Celebration: Saturday, March 31, 2018 at 11:00 am in Second Baptist Church (3925 – 32nd Avenue in Kenosha)
Entombment: following the services at Sunset Ridge Memorial Park (indoor mausoleum chapel)
Viewing: at DRAEGER-LANGENDORF FUNERAL HOME (4600 County Line Rd. in Racine) on Friday, March 30, 2018 from 4:00 – 7:00 pm and in the church on Saturday from 9:00 – 11:00 am
Kenosha – James R. Davis, age 79, passed away on Saturday, March 17, 2018 peacefully at home. James was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on August 12, 1938 to the late Jesse and Quilla (nee: Graham) Davis. He graduated from Horace Mann High School in Little Rock and went on to graduate vocational school. James was employed for over 30 years at American Motors, from where he retired in 1989. He was also an experienced entrepreneur – having founded several businesses including Davis Landscaping.
James was a faithful member of Second Baptist Church of Kenosha where he volunteered in various capacities including groundskeeper, usher, cook and bookkeeper. He was involved in Local 72, the Civil Rights Committee, Northshore Retirement Club, and founded the Amani and Ponyka MCSC Motorcycle Clubs. Among his interests, he was passionate about his motorcycle, was a respected baseball coach and owner for the Washington Island Fish Market team, enjoyed horticulture and gardening, and taught many children how to skate at Red’s Roller Rink. Above all, James loved time spent with his entire family.
Surviving are his legacy: loving daughter, Jasmine (Tyrell, Sr.) Davis-Morris; grandchildren, Divine Davis and Tyrell Morris, Jr.; dear friend & mother of Jasmine, Renee Lee; father figure & mentor of Antonya First, Anjanee First-Ellison and Angela Gibson; Godson, Tremain (Lindsey) White; oldest nephew, Anthony (Danetta) Davis; nephew / friend, Dewayne (Maxine) Wells; great-nephew, Nelson Patillo; sisters-in-law, Louise Davis and Roberta Davis; nieces, nephews, other relatives, church family, neighbors & friends.
In addition to his parents, James was preceded in death by one of the many children he mentored, Anthony Wayne First, Jr.; and by brothers & sisters, Richard (Evelyn) Davis, Nathaniel (Margaret) Davis, Johnny Davis, Jesse (Willie Mae) Davis, Jr.; Andrew Davis, Lillie Tolbert, Elizabeth Davis, Alleaner Upshaw and Geneva Davis.
A Homegoing Celebration will be held on Saturday, March 31, 2018 at 11:00 am in Second Baptist Church (3925 – 32nd Avenue in Kenosha) with Pastor Rodney Williams (L.R.., Arkansas), officiating and Dr. Marvell M. Williams, eulogist ( L.R. ,Arkansas). Entombment will follow in Sunset Ridge Memorial Park (indoor chapel mausoleum). Visitation will be in DRAEGER-LANGENDORF FUNERAL HOME (4600 County Line Rd. in Racine) on Friday from 4:00 – 7:00 pm and in the church on Saturday from 9:00 – 11:00 am.
Repast following entombment at UAW Local 72 – 3615 Washington Rd. Kenosha, WI 53144. (You may also send cards and condolences to Jasmine Davis: P.O. box 295 – Kenosha, Wisconsin 53141-0295)
Jasmine Davis-Morris says
Dear Dad, you are missed…
No words can describe how I feel about your loss…
I will still be here for you. You will live in my heart mind and soul forever.
GOD BLESS YOU. it is well with your soul xoxo rest well dear Daddy! Your saved and safe in HIS ARMS
Simone (White) Jones says
May God comfort the family and love ones and give you strength. James will be sadly missed but I will always hold on to the good memories.
We loved spending time with him and the entire Davis family. He made sure everyone had a good time and was taken care of. We will miss his stylish, sharp suits and the hats & shoes to set off his outfits. Most of all I will miss his smile.
We loved him like an uncle. He was a bother to my dad, Charles White, more than a friend and for that I am thankful to have known him.
Rest In Peace,
Simone (Little One)
James and Shirley Hargrove and Family says
We will truly miss u James and we keep the family is in our prayers we will see u later James. We love you.
Conway grandy jr says
See u in heaven unc love u. You’ll be truly missed
Joyce Reece-Hill says
I’m so sorry for your loss Jasmine. Your dad really loved you and you can find peace in knowing that.
Trudy Hautzinger Westplate says
Thank you Mr. Davis for volunteering to drive the equipment truck for the Shorliners Drum and Bugle Corp in which our whole family loved you and your smile and kindness was ever present….
Jerome Christmas says
The Christmas family would like to send their condolences to the Jasmine Davis family, And Deacon Anthony Davis.
David and Rachel Reed Memphis, TN says
I am deeply saddened by the loss that you and your family have encountered. My condolences.
Jasmine Davis-Morris says
Dad, I can’t get you off of my mind and I can’t thank Draeger Langendorf enough.
The hospitality they’ve shown and I recommend them to anyone.
Dad you will be ever present in my day to day as long as I myself live and for that I’m grateful. I did the best I could for you and I wish I could have saved your life but as I Moarn you I really can cherish our memories you were the best ever and I’m happy to have your blood flowing through my veins! Rest well My love… I just really miss you so deeply and dearly. I think of you and I see you in my dreams . You did your best as a father and I could and wouldn’t ask for more… your irreplaceable… I love you
Ms. Jasmine Davis says
Daddy I miss you!
Every day some nights too!
I’m doing better but I still know that there’s so much missing in my life without you.
Hard to believe you of all people are gone…
GOD however has most definitely called you home! M
I see a couple of you good friends have passed on as
Well Mr Johnson and Mr Hargrove too!
The universe is definitely changing.
We are hurting without you gentlemen but you left behind what you instilled in us!
You all did a beautiful job in life!
Rest In Peace