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James Ray Davis Click for Condolences      Printable Version 1921 - 2007 James Ray Davis, age 86, of Jackson and formerly of Gallipolis, died Saturday August 11, 2007 at Holzer Medical Center in Jackson. Born February 10, 1921 in Gallia County, he was the son of the late John and Alma Drummond Davis. In addition to his parents, he was preceded by his wife, Edith Jane Jones Davis who he married on May 16, 1942 in Gallia County and who preceded him on January 30, 2003, a daughter, Mary Annette Davis, and two brothers, Beldon and Richard Davis. Mr. Davis was a World War II Navy Veteran. A former schoolteacher, he taught in the Gallia and Pickaway County Schools, he was also a former employee of the atomic plant, and at the time of his retirement, he was the custodian of the First Baptist Church in Circleville. He was a member of Centenary Methodist Church, and the Gallia County Retired Teachers Association. He is survived by: Two Children: Betty (David) Bowman of Jackson Wendell Davis of Mudsoc Four Grandchildren: Jennifer (Walter) Lewis of Williamsport, David (Willa) Bowman of Jackson, Jeremy Davis of Jackson, and Jamie (Stacy) Davis of Cadmus, three Great Granddaughters, and two Great Grandsons, several nieces, nephews and close friends. Funeral services will be 1:00 PM. Wednesday August 15, 2007 at the Waugh-Halley-Wood funeral home 810 2nd. Ave. Gallipolis with Tom Dishong officiating. Burial will follow in Neal Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Tuesday from 6-8 PM. Military Funeral Honors will be presented at the cemetery by the Gallia County Veterans Funeral Detail. To send condolences, visit www.timeformemory.com/whw

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There are currently 3 condolences.

Jim and Patti Snyder, Larry (Butch) Davis Tuesday August 21, 2007 at 5:15 PM

So sorry to hear of the death of Uncle Ray. Neither Butch nor myself didnt know of his illness. So sorry for your loss, Butch and I truely understand what you are currently going through. We often talk of our childhood days when families actually visited and talked, seems as we get older we often forget others. If there is anything we can do please let us know. I currently work in Jackson and I could have visited with Uncle Ray if I would have had any knowledge of his illness. Again so sorry.

S. Wagner Wednesday August 15, 2007 at 3:58 PM

I am sorry to hear of your loss. I know how it is to lose someone you love. Time will heal your broken heart. And you always have to look on the bright side, that noone can ever take your memories away, of the departed. Mr. Davis sounded like a wonderful person, who dedicated his life, in educating others. Sorry we never got to meet. Sincerely, the granddaughter you never met.

Robert H. (Bob) Jones Tuesday August 14, 2007 at 5:05 PM

My condolences to the family of James Ray Davis. Ray was one of the finest persons I have ever known - so kind, so considerate, so smart, so ethical, so knowledgeable about everything, so handy, so humble. I met Ray when he and Edith Jane were staying at my parents home in Columbus when Ray was attending Ohio State University. He was the kind of person I always wanted to be like - my ideal. His family is so lucky to have had him as an example of how to be and how to conduct your life.

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