He was born July 24, 1942 in Springfield, Mo, the son of Murry and Carrena Davis.
He was joined in marriage to Mary Davis on October 19, 1985.
James was baptized at Washington Avenue Baptist Church in Springfield, Mo at a very young age. After graduation from high school he joined McConnell Air Force Base as a munitions specialist. After an honorable discharge from the Air Force, he worked for Executive Beechcraft in the Avionics Installation Department until his retirement.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Carrena Russell and one brother who died at birth, one brother-in-law, Andrew Barker.
He leaves to mourn his passing his wife, his sister, Mary Jean Barker, and several nieces and nephews.
A funeral service for James will be held Saturday, April 22, 2023 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at Ebenezer AME Church, 3808 Emanuel Cleaver II Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64130. A graveside service will occur Saturday, April 22, 2023 from 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM at Newcomer's Floral Hills Funeral Home, 7000 BLUE RIDGE BLVD, KANSAS CITY, MO 64133. A visitation will occur Saturday, April 22, 2023 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM, 3808 Emanuel Cleaver II Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64130.
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