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James Davis Obituary
James Johnn Davis, 68, of Carmichaels, died Tuesday, October 23, 2018, in Uniontown Hospital, of an apparent heart attack.
Mr. Davis was born June 28, 1950, in Brownsville, a son of the late John E. and Dorothy Mae Higbee Davis.
On August 1, 1992, James married Barbara Smith, who survives.
Also surviving are five children, Pamela Yankel (John) and Jason Davis, both of Belle Vernon, and Brett Davis, Leiha T. Davis and Amber M. Davis, all of Carmichaels; three grandchildren, Shane, Andrew and Noah Davis; and four siblings, Janice Santo of Elco, David Davis (Colleen) of Carmichaels, Karen Krilosky (Nick) of Daisytown and Barbara DeNoble (Jim) of St. Clairsville, Ohio.
He also leaves behind his dog, Brownie.
James retired from Nelson Steel Co., New Salem.
He was a social member of American Legion Post 400, Carmichaels, and Greene County Slavonic Club, Crucible.
He enjoyed fishing and time with his family. He was the proud father of two currently serving U.S. Marines.
Mr. Davis was an organ donor.
Friends will be received from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, October 29, in Paul M. Lesako Funeral Home Inc., 204 Dowlin Avenue, Carmichaels, PA 15320, 724-966-5100, with a service taking place at 6:30 p.m. in the funeral home chapel.
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Memories and Condolences
for James Davis
Barbara DeNoble
October 20, 2021
Jimmy....you are thought of often.....hope you and our sister Janice are together again.....your family will never fill the place you left in our hearts.....love you brother....
Rhonda Smith
November 1, 2018
All my thoughts and prayers are with your family. I know you'll be watching over all of them. You will be missed by so many.
October 28, 2018
To My big brother we have been through a lot through our lives but we were always together and i know you will be with me for all my days I love you brother , I will miss you and I love you . your sister Janice
Marie Deems
October 28, 2018
My heart is with the family. Jim was one of a kind and a great father. Say hello to my Dad for me Jim. And rest well.
Barbara DeNoble
October 27, 2018
To my younger brother Jimmy....we only found each other 11 years ago....but you were always my little brother ! You even resembled me....your sense of humor was one of a kind...and your heart as big as the sky ! I'll see you again, Jimmy...I LOVE you !
Brett Davis
October 27, 2018
This still does not feel real I can't even wrap my head around it but I love you Daddy you was always my hero and I will always love you till I see you again I'll do my best to take care of Mom
Angela Poghen
October 27, 2018
I haven't seen you in years but when I first met you oh my u where such a character. I'm honored to have become family. You will be missed by many. Watch over your family they deffently will need it. Barb,Bret,Leiha,Amber I love you all and you all are in my prayers.
Sue Jarrett
October 27, 2018
Sorry for your loss.
Tasha Barton
October 27, 2018
Oh boy were to begin. Ive known you since I was like 12 or 13. We have deffintaly have had some good times. You were like my second father. I miss you more then you could ever know. Please look after Barb and the girls and Brett and all your grandkids. You are truly missed. We love you.
Kim Burrows
October 27, 2018
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Jim. May you all remember the good times to get you through this difficult time.
Elizabeth Hanko
October 26, 2018
surprised to hear of your passing. We are so sorry for you all and prayers go out to all. RIP Jim
ed radvansky
October 26, 2018
I can remember only good times R.I.P.
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