James Davis

James Davis, born September 13, 1939, in Hancock County, GA, to the Late Louise Rhone. James departed his earthly home on Saturday, October 11, 2014 at Anne Arundel Medical Center, Annapolis, MD.

James was educated in the Washington, DC public school system and was employed and retired in 1989 from the District of Columbia Public School System.

James became a faithful and devoted member of Faith Tabernacle of Prayer in 1979 where he served on the Usher Board, Deacon, and a Choir member. Deacon Davis enjoyed attending church services and was a faithful member to the end.

James was united in Holy Matrimony to Karen Hildegard Brooks on June 8, 1991, whom he affectionately and lovingly called “Hil”.

James was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, godfather, and friend. He enjoyed praising the Lord, cooking, fishing, sharing family time and watching the Washington Redskins.

He leaves to mourn his passing, his loving and devoted wife, Karen, three sons, Michael, Anthony, and Jeffrey; two daughters, Sharon and Karen Davis, one sister, Doretha Rhone of PA, one brother, Barry Davis of NC, eleven grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren Ten sisters-in-law and eight brothers-in-law; two guardian nieces; five godsons; two goddaughters, two devoted and close friends Carl Wright and Carol (Davis) Greene; and a hosts of nieces, nephews, other family, church members, and friends.

James was preceded in death by his Mother; one son, Matthew Davis; one brother, Tommie Davis and one sister Diane (Davis) Washington and a special sister-in-law Penny Simms.

Family and friends will unite on Friday, October 17, 2014 from 10:00 am until time of service at 11:00 am at Faith Tabernacle of Prayer, 2465 Alabama Ave. SE, Washington, DC. Interment immediately following at Resurrection Cemetery, Clinton, MD.