James Roger Davis, 71, of Blackshear, passed away Monday, November 21, 2022, at his residence.
Born in Alma May 27, 1951, he had lived in Pierce County all of his adult life. He was a hardworking man who always worked two jobs. He retired from the City of Blackshear’s Maintenance Department and had also worked as a janitor at Pierce County High School and Blackshear Elementary and then for the Pierce County Recreation Department where he did groundskeeping and maintenance along with cooking for the concession stand. When he wasn’t working he enjoyed riding his golf cart, fishing and watching the History and Discovery Channels. He had a sweet tooth and enjoyed baking as well as cooking. He was of the Baptist faith.
He was a son of the late James Dewey and Madese Bennett Davis. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Terri Lee Harvey Davis; a brother, Pomeroy Davis and a sister, Janice Redding.
Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Vera Davis, Blackshear; five sisters, Elaine Day, Blackshear, Lucy Day, Waycross, Carolyn Waters, Blackshear and Mildred Taylor and Judy Carter, both of Alma; and several nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
Visitation will be held from 6-7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 28, at the funeral home.
A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 28, from the Faith Baptist Church with the Rev. Mark Summers officiating.
Memorialization is by cremation.
Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online register at www.pearsondial.com.
Pearson-Dial Funeral Home of Blackshear is in charge of arrangements.
