John Thomas Davis, Jr.

He was born on January 24, 1950 in Arizona. John faithfully served his country as a military police officer in the United States Navy for more than 2 decades. After retirement from the Navy he worked as a correctional officer for Jacksonville Sheriffs Office. John grew up in Arizona outside of an Indian reservation where he learned to ride horses and bulls, an experience he cherished all his life.

John leaves to cherish his memory his sons: John (Jami) Davis, III, and Robert Hogan Jr.; daughter, Jennie Davis; grandchildren: Khalil, John IV, and Layla; and faithful dogs Angel and Tee-bone.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 40 years Sarah E. Davis.

A celebration of John’s life will be held at 11am on Friday, May 15, 2020 at Hardage-Giddens Rivermead Funeral Home, 127 Blanding Blvd., Orange Park, FL 32073, with visitation beginning at 10am. Interment will follow at the Jacksonville National Cemetery on Monday May, 18 at 1:30pm.