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Jimmy (Jim) Davis
November 5, 1947 - April 8, 2024
Modesto, California - Jim was born in Marshall, Arkansas on a small family farm along Davis Creek. He lived there until 1954 when his parents moved the family to Modesto seeking employment opportunities and education for their children. Jim attended the Seventh Day Adventist Academy and graduated high school from Modesto Union Academy in 1966.
Jim proudly served his country for two years as a Medical Corpsman in Schweinfurt Germany. Through dedication and hard work, he achieved the rank of Specialist 5 and the nick name "Doc Davis". He continued to serve as a reservist until 1975.
When Jim returned home, he continued his education at Modesto Junior College, earning his Associates of Arts degree in 1978. While attending MJC he started working in the electrical field and in 1976 he became a member of the Electrical Workers Union Local 684. Jim worked all over the state. He often said that he learned something new on every job and liked to share his knowledge. It has been said that "Jim has forgotten more than we will ever know". He kept his home base in Modesto and was hired by Collins Electrical in 1990 as an Estimator and Project Manager. He retired in 2014. His experience was varied from troubleshooting electrical problems to house wiring to commercial and industrial work. He particularly enjoyed working on Kaiser Hospital with his two sons.
Jim loved camping and would often come home on Friday night, load up the 5th wheel and head out with the family to the mountains or the beach. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and often caught "first fish" and "biggest fish". He was a member in the Escalon Sportsman Club and advocated wildlife management and gun safety. Jim was also a supporter of youth sports. He coached baseball and also worked with the Modesto Rams Youth Football team first in the snack bar cooking hamburgers and hotdogs and came to be known to everyone as" BBQ Jim". He served as weighmaster and President. He continued to support community sports programs through fund raising events once paying $1000.00 for a German Chocolate Cake! (his favorite)
In 2014 Jim achieved a lifelong dream of moving to the country. He purchased two acres and built a shop that allowed him to "tinker" to his heart's content. It became a meeting place for his friends and family. They liked hanging out, doing little projects and just getting to be together. His family coming home brought him the most joy.
Jim is preceded in death by his parents Chester and Opal (Byrd) Davis of Modesto. He is survived by his wife of fifty-five years La Mona (Hatfield) Davis of Oakdale, his two sons Jeremy (Amy) Davis of Hughson, Jason (Dalene) Davis of Oakdale and five grandchildren Jaxon Davis of Chico, Jenah Davis of Hughson, Gannon Davis of Oakdale, Luke Davis of Oakdale, and Jamesson Davis of Hughson. Jim is also survived by his three siblings Linda (Steve) McMullin of Washington, Joe (Sharon) Davis of Escalon and Judy (Mike) Smith of Ripon. Two brothers in law Larry Hatfield of Modesto, and Mike (Mary) Hatfield of Arkansas, nephews Shane Hatfield of Jamestown, Tom (Janell) Carbary of Arizona, Aaron (Rae) Davis of Waterford, Jacob Davis of Venice Beach, Paul (Sandi) Hatfield of Hawaii, Jesse (Priscilla) Hatfield of Hilmar, Ryan (Trish) of Escalon and one niece Aubrianna (Melissa) Bishop and many great nephews and nieces.
A visitation will be held on Saturday May 11, 2024, from 4pm to 6pm at the Oakdale Memorial Chapel located at 830 West F Street, Oakdale California. A private family burial will be held at the Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Santa Nella California.
The family wishes to thank all of Jims family and friends who supported, encouraged, and loved him during his life. He knew it and felt it every day. We are thankful for the team of doctors and nurses that took care of him and for never giving up. Through their dedication to him and their professional expertise they gave him hope every day and thirty years of a full rich life in which family, and friends cherished every minute,
Jim fought a valiant battle with heart disease beginning with an aortic valve birth defect that was discovered in 1992. His bravery and courage were only surpassed by his love of life and family.
In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the Sequoia Hospital Foundation at sequoiahospitalfoundation.org and designate Heart and Vascular or a charity of your choice.
November 5, 1947 - April 8, 2024
Modesto, California - Jim was born in Marshall, Arkansas on a small family farm along Davis Creek. He lived there until 1954 when his parents moved the family to Modesto seeking employment opportunities and education for their children. Jim attended the Seventh Day Adventist Academy and graduated high school from Modesto Union Academy in 1966.
Jim proudly served his country for two years as a Medical Corpsman in Schweinfurt Germany. Through dedication and hard work, he achieved the rank of Specialist 5 and the nick name "Doc Davis". He continued to serve as a reservist until 1975.
When Jim returned home, he continued his education at Modesto Junior College, earning his Associates of Arts degree in 1978. While attending MJC he started working in the electrical field and in 1976 he became a member of the Electrical Workers Union Local 684. Jim worked all over the state. He often said that he learned something new on every job and liked to share his knowledge. It has been said that "Jim has forgotten more than we will ever know". He kept his home base in Modesto and was hired by Collins Electrical in 1990 as an Estimator and Project Manager. He retired in 2014. His experience was varied from troubleshooting electrical problems to house wiring to commercial and industrial work. He particularly enjoyed working on Kaiser Hospital with his two sons.
Jim loved camping and would often come home on Friday night, load up the 5th wheel and head out with the family to the mountains or the beach. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and often caught "first fish" and "biggest fish". He was a member in the Escalon Sportsman Club and advocated wildlife management and gun safety. Jim was also a supporter of youth sports. He coached baseball and also worked with the Modesto Rams Youth Football team first in the snack bar cooking hamburgers and hotdogs and came to be known to everyone as" BBQ Jim". He served as weighmaster and President. He continued to support community sports programs through fund raising events once paying $1000.00 for a German Chocolate Cake! (his favorite)
In 2014 Jim achieved a lifelong dream of moving to the country. He purchased two acres and built a shop that allowed him to "tinker" to his heart's content. It became a meeting place for his friends and family. They liked hanging out, doing little projects and just getting to be together. His family coming home brought him the most joy.
Jim is preceded in death by his parents Chester and Opal (Byrd) Davis of Modesto. He is survived by his wife of fifty-five years La Mona (Hatfield) Davis of Oakdale, his two sons Jeremy (Amy) Davis of Hughson, Jason (Dalene) Davis of Oakdale and five grandchildren Jaxon Davis of Chico, Jenah Davis of Hughson, Gannon Davis of Oakdale, Luke Davis of Oakdale, and Jamesson Davis of Hughson. Jim is also survived by his three siblings Linda (Steve) McMullin of Washington, Joe (Sharon) Davis of Escalon and Judy (Mike) Smith of Ripon. Two brothers in law Larry Hatfield of Modesto, and Mike (Mary) Hatfield of Arkansas, nephews Shane Hatfield of Jamestown, Tom (Janell) Carbary of Arizona, Aaron (Rae) Davis of Waterford, Jacob Davis of Venice Beach, Paul (Sandi) Hatfield of Hawaii, Jesse (Priscilla) Hatfield of Hilmar, Ryan (Trish) of Escalon and one niece Aubrianna (Melissa) Bishop and many great nephews and nieces.
A visitation will be held on Saturday May 11, 2024, from 4pm to 6pm at the Oakdale Memorial Chapel located at 830 West F Street, Oakdale California. A private family burial will be held at the Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Santa Nella California.
The family wishes to thank all of Jims family and friends who supported, encouraged, and loved him during his life. He knew it and felt it every day. We are thankful for the team of doctors and nurses that took care of him and for never giving up. Through their dedication to him and their professional expertise they gave him hope every day and thirty years of a full rich life in which family, and friends cherished every minute,
Jim fought a valiant battle with heart disease beginning with an aortic valve birth defect that was discovered in 1992. His bravery and courage were only surpassed by his love of life and family.
In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the Sequoia Hospital Foundation at sequoiahospitalfoundation.org and designate Heart and Vascular or a charity of your choice.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Published by Modesto Bee from May 4 to May 5, 2024.
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