Jimmy was born on November 14, 1947, to James and Ruby Davis of Southlake. Jimmy graduated from Southlake Carroll in 1966 in their first ever graduating class. Jimmy worked as a Journeyman Electrician for 48 years; he was also a professional musician from the age of 12. Jimmy was in several bands throughout the years including Mankind and Shiloh. Throughout his musical career Jimmy had the opportunity to play with a lot of the greats in both country and rock n roll. When Jimmy wasn’t working, he enjoyed hunting and fishing, but most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family. Jimmy was very proud of how he and his wife Barbara were able to blend their families together. In 2002 Jimmy and Barbara moved to Hamilton, Texas where they lived until his passing. Jimmy is survived by his wife, Barbara Davis, brother Jerry Davis, sister Cindy Rhodes, son Jamey Davis, Daughters Jill Honeycutt and husband James, Leslie Caster and husband Donald, Taylor Baxter and husband Dustin, Jo’Dee Davis, Step-daughter Michelle Pearson and husband TJ, and grandchildren Clayton, Braydon, Catherine, Lexi, Dustin, Kyhlynn, Kynslee, Jaydon and Avery. Jimmy was preceded in death by his parents James and Ruby Davis and grandson Dustin Davis.
A memorial service with be held in the Fellowship Hall at the First United Methodist Church in Hamilton, TX on Saturday, September 26th from 1PM to 4 PM