Mr. Davis was born May 17, 1946 in Caldwell County to the late Walter McKinley Davis Sr. and Norma Bryson Davis.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife Barbara Barnette Davis, brothers, Don, John, Wallace, Jr. and Jack Davis and sisters, Dorothy Davis and Barbara Davis.
Mr. Davis was an accomplished saxophone musician who was in high demand and sought after around the country for his musical abilities. He started playing in his very first band at the age of 13. During his musical career, he had the privilege to play with several famous musicians including Elvis Presley, The Beach Boys and Jerry Lee Lewis to name only a few and he also opened a concert for Elvis Presley. James was an avid classic car collector and was a member of the Lenoir Cruisers. He was a loving and devoted husband and father and will be greatly missed.
Those left to cherish his memory include his sons, Bryan Davis (Rebekah) of Lenoir, Victor Davis (Amy) of Granite Falls, daughter, Crystal Davis (Randy) of Granite Falls, 7 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.
Services for Mr. Davis will be held privately.
Words of comfort may be expressed to the family at www.pendrysfuneralhome.com.
Pendry’s Lenoir Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mr. James Bryan Davis Sr.
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