DAVIS Thelma Inez Davis, 94, passed away peacefully on September 11, 2011. She was born in Palatka, Florida on March 27, 1917 to James Carter and Zella Bohannon Carter. She moved to Jacksonville at an early age and lived her for the rest of her life.Mrs. Davis enjoyed working in her garden and always kept it beautiful. Her great love of nature took her and her husband on many camping trips around the country with their family and friends. What made her the happiest was sharing special events and the time with her family. Survivors include her loving and devoted husband of 74 years, H. Jack Davis; a daughter, Melinda Eckert; son, Joseph Davis (Joan H); brothers, Louis Carter and Carlton Carter (Doris); 4 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and wonderful friends. Graveside funeral services for Mrs. Davis will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 14, 2011 at Oaklawn Cemetery, 4801 San Jose Blvd. with Rev Fred Norman officiating.
