June 6, he simply made a change of abode, and departed one house into the
entrance of another, to spend eternity with his heavenly Father. He was born in
Tuttle, Oklahoma, was educated in the Houston public schools and Santa
Monica Jr. College. He loved his country and served in the United States
Marine Corp during the Korean Conflict. After his military service, he
attended the National Auction Institute at Bryan in 1958, when thereafter, he
began his career in the oilfield. He was recognized in the 1976 publication
"Outstanding Young Texans", acknowledging his success and accomplishments
in the oil business.
Jim had a 60-plus-year career in the oilfield, in which he was considered by his
long time friends, business associates and affectionately titled a "Living
Legend" in the industry. He knew oilfield equipment like no other... and he at
times could not find his phone, but knew exactly where to find a drawworks,
hidden behind a bush, in the North-40 of a field, at a remote area in Odessa. He
never mastered the art of texting or technology, but loved the art of wheeling
and dealing. In the early days, he went from bidding on a BOP in the sun, as the
auctioneer yelled from a bullhorn, to standing beside his loyal assistant Clara -
behind a computer screen, yelling "bid on that one", as he'd sneak bites of her
ice cream behind her back. His work was his consuming passion, and what kept
his mind sharp - and working to the very end.
In his early years, Jim enjoyed the sport of hunting. He swung at a few golf
balls, and could grill a mean steak by the pool, while spending time with his
family. In his later years, as he and Ann grew more tired in their growing ages,
he liked an occasional trip to the casino in Lafayette... but I bet he made a quick
run by an equipment yard to look at a rig.
He is survived by his loving wife, Elizabeth "Ann" Davis; son, James W. (Jimmy) Davis, Jr.; daughters, Lottie Irene Davis, Lori Ann McIntyre and husband Jeff; sister, Fern Guile; 12 grandchildren affectionately knew him as "Bumpa" ; and many great-grandchildren. He was adored by his entire blended family, Toni Cates and Scott Davis, their children and grand-children. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Davis and Regina Davis; siblings; Sisters - Theresa Dansby, Roberta Johnson, Mary Donovan, Brothers - Kenneth Davis, and Paul Davis.
Jim and Ann together were faithful to their church. He loved his Lord and
Savior, Jesus Christ, his family, friends, and country. Deacon Kenneth Stanley of
Sts. Simon and Jude Catholic Church will be officiating the services at Cashner
Funeral Home, 801 Teas Road, Conroe TX, on Saturday June 13, 2020 at
10:00 AM, followed by a burial in Garden Park Cemetery. Visitation will be on
Friday, June 12, 2020, from 5:00 to 8:00 PM for friends. You are invited to view our webpage and leave written tributes to the family at cashnerconroe.com
