James Thomas "J T" Davis

James Thomas "J T" Davis obituary

James Thomas "J T" Davis

James Davis Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Kennedy Funeral Home - Robbins on Jan. 5, 2026.
James Thomas "J.T." Davis, 88, passed away on Monday, January 5, 2026 at FirstHealth Hospice House.

He was born August 28, 1937. He worked for Klopman Mills, at a sawmill and later as a farmer. J T was an avid quail hunter.

He was a son of the late Elbert and Daisy Green Davis and was preceded in death by daughter: Katrina Davis; sister: Eva Williams, Shirley Branson; brothers: Clarence and Marvin Davis.

J T is survived by his wife Inez; daughter; Karen Davis of Wilmington; sister, Vivian Norwood of Seagrove, 3 nieces, 3 nephews and lots of friends

Graveside service will be 2 PM, Friday, January 9, 2026 at Smyrna Church Cemetery, with the Reverend Arnold Comer officiating.

Condolences on line at pinesfunerals.com

Kennedy Funeral Home is serving the Davis Family

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