WAYCROSS — James W. Davis, 87, of Waycross died Saturday, February 15, 2025 at Bayview Nursing Home in Nahunta after an extended illness.

Davis was born March 22, 1937 in Argyle, Ga., to the late Lonnie Davis and Dollie Mae Kight Fullwood. He made Waycross his home for most of his life.

Davis was a longtime owner/operator of Davis Exxon in Waycross. He enjoyed playing the guitar in his younger days. Davis was an avid fisherman. He was also a member of Suwannee Chapel Church of God of Prophecy.

In addition to his parents, Davis is preceded in death by his loving wife, Amy Wainright Davis; a daughter, Penny Davis and a sister, Vernita Cason.

He is survived by his daughter, Pam Popwell and her husband Michael of Waycross; five grandchildren, Erin McMillan and her husband, Jesse, of Kingsport, Tenn., David Popwell and his wife, Kaley, of Hortense, Tyler Popwell and his wife, Morissa, of Sherrills Ford, N.C., Dusty Thornton and his wife, April, of Blackshear, Megan Hare and her husband, Steve, of Waycross; 10 great grandchildren, Riley McMillan, Millie McMillan, Aiden Robinson, Cade Popwell, Case Popwell, Jerry Popwell, Lillie Popwell, Grant Thrift, Connor Thrift and Amy Hare; two nieces, Sharon Peacock and her husband, Kurt, of Blackshear and Sylvia Griffin and her husband, Jerry, of Belews Creek, N.C.; numerous cousins and other relatives.

A funeral service will be held today (Wednesday, February 19, 2025) at 11 a.m., at Suwannee Chapel Church of God of Prophecy.

Burial will take place in Suwannee Chapel Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the church Wednesday morning beginning at 10 a.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Masonic Children’s Home, 1417 Nottingham Rd., Macon, GA, 31211.

Sympathy may be expressed by signing online at www.milesodumfuneralhome. com Miles-Odum Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.