James Joseph "Zero" Davidson

"Zero" James Joseph Davidson, 84, of Pottsville, died Sunday, April 16, at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Schuylkill E. Norwegian Street from injuries suffered in an accident.

James was born Oct. 14, 1938, in Langley, Va., a son of the late Col. Joseph J. Davidson and Eleanor "Muti" Muldoon Davidson.

He was a member of the inaugural graduating class of Nativity BVM High School in 1955 and went on to complete his bachelor's degree at the University of Mississippi in 1967.

Prior to retiring in 1999, James worked in Schuylkill County's Demolitions Office.

Zero, as his friends called him, was a man with passion for life and insatiable curiosity. He truly loved the feel of the wind in his hair and the sound of a motor roaring beneath him. Throughout his life, he was an avid motorcycle rider and mechanic, and loved to restore and drive antique military vehicles until the very end of his time. He was an active member in the local chapter of the Military Vehicle Preservation Association, and traveled to meetings of the organization across the USA. He enjoyed time spent with his many friends from town and all across the country and was always quick to come to the aid of those who needed it. He was very proud of his hometown brewery, Yuengling.

Zero was also a member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church.

Surviving James are his wife, Carol Wagner Davidson; two daughters, Paisley Davidson, of New York, N.Y., and Mollie Davidson and her fiancé, Jay Morgans, of Kingston; two sons, Phillip Davidson and his wife, Tatiana Pozdniyakova, of Pottsville, and Joseph Davidson and his fiancée, Daniella Garcia, of Pottsville; and granddaughter, Maria Davidson. James is also survived by two sisters, Eleanor Boyle, of Doylestown, and Joanne Davidson, of New York, N.Y.; nephews, Kevin Boyle, Jay Boyle and his wife, Golan, and Tim Boyle; and niece, Kerry Sturza and her husband, Craig.

James is also survived by his many, many dear friends.

Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 7 p.m. Friday, April 28, at St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church, Pottsville. Family and friends are invited to a visitation from 5 p.m. until the time of Mass. The family would prefer remembrances in the form of contributions in memory of Zero be made to Pottsville Free Public Library, 215 W. Market St. Pottsville, PA 17901. Interment will be private in Calvary Cemetery, Pottsville. Arrangements are under the care of James E. Humphrey Funeral Home, Pottsville. Please share your memories and condolences with Zero's family by signing the guest book at www.jehumphreyfuneralhome.com.