James-Davis-Obituary

James Davis

Decatur, Georgia

Jul 11, 1949 – Feb 16, 2021 (Age 71)

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BORN
July 11, 1949
DIED
February 16, 2021
AGE
71
LOCATION
Decatur, Georgia

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DAVIS, Jr., James T. "Jim"James "Jim" T. Davis Jr passed away peacefully at his home in Avondale Estates, GA on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 surrounded by his family after a long battle with Parkinson's and Lewy Body Dementia. Jim was born in Atlanta, GA on July 11, 1949 to James T. Davis Sr...

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Karyl, for some strange reason I thought I'd look you guys up. I am so sorry to learn that Jim passed away and that he had dementia as well. I hope you are doing as well as can be expected. I have fond memories of our times together.

Jim and I worked together our last 10 years at UPS. Jim was a perfect Gentleman, professional, respectful, patient and believed in 100% integrity. He was in a perfect job for his character....and every Monday morning we had the same chat: family at the lake!

Jim (or Mr. Davis as I've known him for most of my life) was one of the most influential men in my life. The title of "father of your childhood best friend" doesn't do the role justice. What it really means is that Jim (and Karyl) played an enormous role in raising me. Jim taught me the intricacies of dry humor; He taught me chords on the guitar; He taught me how to be the life of the party; He and Karyl showed me that adults could dance, and laugh, and be in love. He has disciplined me;...