James Michael Davis

James Michael Davis obituary, San Antonio, TX

James Michael Davis

James Davis Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Mission Park Funeral Chapels Cherry Ridge on Dec. 23, 2025.
James Michael Davis, age 51, passed away on December 16, 2025. He was born on January 5, 1974, in Des Moines, Iowa. James was preceded in death by his mother, Sandra Kay Hurley, and his stepson, Dustin M. Ware.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Samantha Lee Gonzalez-Davis of San Antonio, Texas; his children, Tylar Davis, Amber N Klecka-Vazquez (Gabriel), Carleigh S Garza (Devan), Molly Cohen (Benjamin). He is also survived by his stepfather, Bernard (Bernie) Hurley and his father, Michael A Davis (Joyce); his siblings, Jon Hurley (Libby), Jay Hurley (Mindy), Mike Hurley (Amanda), Alec Watson, and Kristine Davis; and his stepsister, Melissa Davis. James is further survived by his aunt, Cheryl McDougal (Dwayne), and his sister-in-law, Angela Gonzalez-Lingley (Christian). James' grandchildren, Falyn, Beckett, Jackson, Jensen, Devyn, Colton & Charlotte. He also had many nieces and nephews.

James was part Squadron, VFA-25 – F-A 18 Squadron AK3 in the US Navy from 1993-1997. He was NAS Lemoore Supply in Lamoore, California.

James will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. His memory will live on through the many lives he touched and the love he leaves behind.

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