Jimmy "Jim" R. Davis, Sr.

JIMMY “JIM” R. DAVIS, SR, 74, of Fults, Illinois, peacefully passed away at 7:18 pm, Friday, August 22, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born to the late Raymond L. and Geraldine (nee Grosvenor) Davis on February 14, 1951, in East St. Louis, Illinois.

Jimmy married Sue Grossman on October 3, 1970, at St. Peter’s Cathedral in Belleville, Illinois; she survives.

Jim was a proud Navy veteran. He served as trustee of the Village of Fults and was a member of St. Peter’s United Church of Christ and St. Peter’s Brotherhood.

Above all else, family was everything to him. He loved spending time with them. His greatest accomplishments were being a devoted husband for 55 years, father to his two children, his two grandchildren, and his three great-granddaughters. He leaves them with the best memories, and they will be forever grateful for the time they had with them.

Jim's great sense of humor was a gift to us all. He was an outdoorsman who loved to hunt and fish. He was a fantastic woodworker who loved working the craft shows, where he would meet and greet people with the biggest smile.

Survivors:

Wife: Sue Davis

1 Daughter Jamie R. (Steven) Larson

1 Daughter-in-law: Brenda Davis

2 Grandchildren: Johnathan (Tara) Menke & Amanda (Nick) O’Daniell

3 Great Granddaughter: Maggie Lou Menke, Amelia O’Daniell, and Elizabeth O’Daniell

1 Brother-in-law: Robert “Boots” (Maria) Grossmann

1 Nephew: Jason Grossmann

1 Niece: Wendy Grossmann

Several Cousins, Aunts, and many Friends

Preceded in death by: Parents, 1 Son – Jimmy R. Davis, Jr., In-laws – Robert A. and Delores M. Grossmann, Grandparents, Aunts, and Uncles

Funeral Service:

11:00 am, Saturday, August 30, 2025

St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, Red Bud, Illinois

Officiating:

Rev. Cory Hartz

Interment:

St. John’s Cemetery

Fults, Illinois

Visitation:

Saturday – 9:00 am – 11:00 am

St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, Red Bud, Illinois

As an expression of sympathy, the family prefers memorial contributions to be given to the following: Hospice of Southern Illinois, St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, or St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital