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IN LOVING MEMORY OF James Lee Davis
James Lee
Davis
Jan 28, 1950 — Oct 31, 2018
Beaumont
James Lee Davis' Obituary
James Lee Davis, "Butch", was born on January 28, 1950 in Beaumont, Texas, to Jessie Lee and Willie Mae Davis. James was called home on October 31, 2018.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Church on Saturday, November 10, 2018, at 10:00 A.M. Visitation will begin at 8:00 A.M. with a Rosary recited at 9:15 A.M. Burial will take place at Houston National Cemetery on Monday, November 12, 2018, at 1:30 P.M.
James was a life-long member at Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Church. He graduated from Hebert High School in 1970. He entered the United States Army and was a Vietnam War veteran, was awarded a Bronze Star for outstanding service. James was employed at Mobil Refinery for 21 years.
An avid basketball player. James coached school age, Pro-Kids, and middle school basketball kids many years for Melton YMCA. His teams excelled and participated at the state level many times.
James is survived by his wife, Henrietta Shepherd; four daughters, YaKima Davis of New York City, Yatarra Darjean (Daniel) of Dallas TX, Tammy Harris (Keith) of Houston TX, and Kendra Jackson of Beaumont; two brothers, Allen Davis (Patricia), and Jude Davis (Pauline); four sisters, Lee Anna Robinson (George), Burnitta (Bunny) Eaglin, Beatrice Preater (Douglas), and Pastor Alice Booker (Mark) all of Beaumont; two grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Church on Saturday, November 10, 2018, at 10:00 A.M. Visitation will begin at 8:00 A.M. with a Rosary recited at 9:15 A.M. Burial will take place at Houston National Cemetery on Monday, November 12, 2018, at 1:30 P.M.
James was a life-long member at Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Church. He graduated from Hebert High School in 1970. He entered the United States Army and was a Vietnam War veteran, was awarded a Bronze Star for outstanding service. James was employed at Mobil Refinery for 21 years.
An avid basketball player. James coached school age, Pro-Kids, and middle school basketball kids many years for Melton YMCA. His teams excelled and participated at the state level many times.
James is survived by his wife, Henrietta Shepherd; four daughters, YaKima Davis of New York City, Yatarra Darjean (Daniel) of Dallas TX, Tammy Harris (Keith) of Houston TX, and Kendra Jackson of Beaumont; two brothers, Allen Davis (Patricia), and Jude Davis (Pauline); four sisters, Lee Anna Robinson (George), Burnitta (Bunny) Eaglin, Beatrice Preater (Douglas), and Pastor Alice Booker (Mark) all of Beaumont; two grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.
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Funeral Services for James Lee Davis
Visitation
November
10
Saturday
Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Church
8:00 - 10:00 am
Funeral Service
November
10
Saturday
Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Church
Starts at 10:00 am
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