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James DAVIS Obituary

DAVIS, James L. "Jimmy" Age 82, died peacefully Fri., Aug. 31, 2018. Born in Macon, GA he grew up in Dayton, OH where he graduated from Chaminade High School '54 and Central State University '58. Jimmy served in the U.S. Army before starting his teaching career at his alma mater Chaminade High School. He taught at Chaminade/Chaminade-Julienne for over 30 years, until his retirement in 1998. He was preceded in death by his parents James R. and Mattie J. Davis; sisters Betty Allen and Mary Davis; and brothers Robert, William, Rev. Joseph Davis, S.M., Andrew, Mark, and F. Michael Davis. He leaves to cherish his memory his sisters Janet Harden and Patricia (Jay) Higgins; sister-in-law Angela Davis; and a host of family and friends. Visitation with family will be at 10 a.m., followed by Mass at 11:00 a.m. on Sat., Sept. 15 at St. Benedict the Moor Church, 519 Liscum Dr., Dayton. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Benedict the Moor Elementary School or Chaminade-Julienne High School. HHRoberts.com

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Published by Dayton Daily News on Sep. 13, 2018.

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Patrick Will

December 18, 2018

Rest In peace, Mr. Davis.

Robert Babal

September 16, 2018

I had Mr Davis for accounting at CJ. He was a good teacher, as I still remember what I was taught, and a good man. Prayers for his family and friends.

Robert Babal '81

Greg Cook

September 15, 2018

Best Teacher I ever had, taught me basic business skills and strategic thinking...typing as well, a skill everyone should know in todays world. God Bless!
Greg Cook, Class of 1983, Pompano Beach Fl.

September 15, 2018

I had Mr. Davis at CJ for Keyboarding - a life skill that has served me in so many ways! I remember Mr. Davis to be kind but firm and very encouraging. He made a difference. Love and prayers to his family and friends.

Heather (Kuczak) Middlebrook
CJ '86
Dublin, Ohio

George Mance

September 15, 2018

Mr. David was a great teacher and friend. Always positive. You will be missed...

Susan Smith

September 14, 2018

RIP

September 14, 2018

Jim and I taught together in the business department at C-J for thirty years. . Jim was a wonderful, respected teacher and colleague. He was a very gentle, kind and soft spoken man. A very good man. I will miss him. Elizabeth Naughton

Dr. Paul Dabney

September 13, 2018

Mr. Davis will be sadly missed. I never had him as a teacher, but I remember him being very supportive and always had positive things to say.


Class of 1979

Kevin Smith

September 13, 2018

Sad to read about his passing. Mr. Davis was a great guy. My family helped maintain his yard for years up until several years ago. We've known him for about 25 years or so and he was always friendly. Prayers of comfort for his family.

marianne wooden

September 13, 2018

I had Mr Davis when I was at CJ. He was a
wonderful teacher.


Marianne Heeter Wooden class of 79

Carole Keyes

September 13, 2018

I have very fond memories of Mr. Davis as my teacher at Chaminade Julienne. This was back in the 70's...he was a fair and thoughtful man.

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St. Benedict the Moor Church

519 Liscum Dr., Dayton, OH

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11:00 a.m.

St. Benedict the Moor Church

519 Liscum Dr., Dayton, OH

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