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James T. Davis

Passed 4/13/2014

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Obituary For James T. Davis

James Thomas Davis, 71, of Steubenville, Ohio died Sunday, April 13, 2014 at his home.  He was born February 22, 1943 a son of the late W. Everett and Doris Davis in Steubenville, Ohio. He was raised in Steubenville Ohio but also lived with an aunt in Lake Milton, Ohio and with a sister in Wichita, Kansas. He graduated from Steubenville High School in 1962 and later graduated from Wheeling Barber College.  He served in the Navy as a medical technician and was stationed at Bethesda Naval Hospital in Washington.  He was appointed to the Steubenville Fire Department in 1972 and served as a firefighter until he became Clerk-Secretary of the department in the 1980's. He was instrumental in helping the department become fully computerized after he attended Microsoft courses in Seattle.  Jim also was a barber in the Wintersville area for 25 years.  Jim was very active in the Clean Community Systems of Steubenville¬-Wintersville and served on its Board of Directors for numerous years serving a term as its president in the 1990's. He was served on the Steubenville Homecoming Fiesta Board and later joined the Jefferson County Recycling Board for a term. He also volunteered for the Urban Mission and was active in the Ohio Association of Retired Police and Firefighters where he served as secretary.   He was a member of Finley United Methodist Church for almost 65 years which he began attending in his youth.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two brothers, William and David. He is survived by two sisters, Dorothy of Quincy, IL and Betty of Grant County, OK; brother, John; two children, JoAnn and Jimmie and former wife, Mary Lou.  Friends may call at Dunlope – Shorac Funeral Home, Wintersville Tuesday      4 – 8 p.m. where a service will be held Wednesday 10 a.m. with Rev. Delbert Lash officiating.  Burial at Fort Steuben.   In lieu of flowers, Jim requested donations be made to the Jefferson County Humane Society.

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  • 09/03/2024

    JoAnn Davis

    Hello, Thank you all for your kind, gentle words. I'm Jim's Daughter, JoAnn. I have been re reading your comments to comfort my heart. I appreciate you all. I am open to being contacted by anyone who knew my dad and has some stories that they'd like to share. He was a charming, handsome, witty man. Once again, Thank you. JoAnn Davis P.s. Shorac did a wonderful job to show how handsome my dad was, even in the end. I appreciate the great job to put a look of comfort and peace on his face. the gentlemen working for Shorac, are very professional and the entire staff/owners gave us a lot of comfort. God Bless you.

  • 09/03/2024

    C Stafford

    My condolences to the family, There are no words I can say to ease your grief, the Holy Scriptures gives comforting reminders at Acts 24:15 -There is going to be a resurrection of both the righteous and the unrighteous. Also Revelation 21:3-4 - "God... will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore the former things have passed away. It is my hope that you too can draw comfort from these scriptures. As you think of your dear loved one may the memories that he leaves behind bring you great joy. C Stafford Columbus OH

  • 09/03/2024

    dave zapolnik

    Jim,worked with your father for many years on the dept.He always had a great attitude on life and made all of us laugh. Rest in peace, dave zap

  • 09/03/2024

    Judy Alltop

    I wouldn't trade our childhood together in Mingo and Lake Milton for anything in the world. We were inseperable in our youth. Its such a shame that life gets in the way and we lose touch with the people that mean so much. Goodbye my cousin, my friend, my confidante. I love you. ---judy I'd love to hear from family and friends [email protected]

  • 09/03/2024

    Susan

    Jim was a great guy and a good friend to our family. Rest in peace Jim.

  • 09/03/2024

    Frank

    Jim, was a good man, and a great friend. He could always make me laugh. He will be missed by all who knew him. May he rest in peace.

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