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James McKinley Davis Jr.

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DAVIS James McKinley Davis, Jr., 87, passed away on Saturday January 4, 2014 after a brief illness. Mr. Davis was born November 12, 1926 in Richmond, Virginia to James McKinley Davis, Sr. and Mabel Mills Davis. He was Naval Cadet and WW II veteran having served in the U. S. Navy. He loved everything about flying and had his pilot s license up until age 80. He also had constructed experimental aircraft. Mr. Davis enjoyed fishing and playing golf with his friends at Hidden Hills Country Club. He was a member of St. Matthew s Lutheran Church where he belonged to the Men s Fellowship Group. Survivors include his loving wife of 23 years, Gayle S. Davis; daughters, Bonnie Porter (Jack), Terry L. Davis and Leah Wilson; sons Austin C. Shortridge (Tina) and Louis Trey E. Shortridge, III; 5 grandchildren, Ashley Lowe (Dave), Lacey Tyson (Jimmy), Kaliegh Shortridge, Terry Shortridge and Dalton Shortridge. Funeral services will be held at 11 am Wednesday January 8, at St. Matthew s Lutheran Church, 6801 Merrill Rd, with burial to follow at 2:30 pm in Jacksonville National Cemetery with Military Honors. The family will receive friends from 10-11 am at the church. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to the St. Matthew s Church sound system fund, 6801 Merrill Rd., Jacksonville, Fl. 32277. Please Sign the Guestbook @ Jacksonville.com

Published by Florida Times-Union on Jan. 7, 2014.
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Was surprised and shocked to come across the Death of Jim, hope you are ok, I know your great family is with you,Truely sorry.

February 17, 2014

Gail, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Take care. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Patsy Oliver Brooks

January 8, 2014

So sorry for the lost to all the family of Mr. Davis. I still get a good chuckle of sitting on your lap, begging you to let Terry go to Fort Lauderdale for Easter break when we were seniors in high school. What great memories I have thanks to you. You would be so proud of all she has accomplished. I know I am. Mary Ann Ward, Carlsbad, California

January 8, 2014

May you RIP Mr. Davis, my heart goes out to all of your family for their loss. I still get a chuckle remembering sitting on your lap, begging you to let Terry go with me to Fort Lauderdale for Easter break. We had a great time. You would be so proud of her. Mary Ann Ward

Mary Ann Ward

January 8, 2014

Gayle,

Priscy told me last night about Jim. You are in my prayers.

Nancy Culpepper

January 8, 2014

I recently reconnected with Jim's daughter Terry. I met Mr Davis in Naperville during their short stay with us. My heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Craig Barenbrugge

January 7, 2014

It can be so hard to face the new year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.

January 7, 2014

Sending condolences to meemaw. Kaleigh and Terry Shortridge

January 7, 2014

Rest in peace, Dad.

Terry Davis

January 7, 2014

Gayle, we are so sad to hear of your loss. Jim was quite the gentleman & a joy to be around we will keep you & your family in our prayers.
Wes & Jean Coulliette

Wes Coulliette

January 7, 2014

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St. Matthew s Lutheran Church

6801 Merrill Rd, FL

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St. Matthew s Lutheran Church

6801 Merrill Rd, FL

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Jacksonville National Cemetery

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