Jimmy Davis

May 16, 1947 - May 2, 2021

James Grover Davis, Jr., 73, of 3433 Horseshoe Rd departed this life on Sunday, May 2, 2021 after a decline in health for the past two years. Jimmy was born in Danville, VA a son of the late James Grover Davis, Sr., and Mabel Hylton Davis. Jimmy served in the US Army during the Vietnam Era. He retired from Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company after 37 years of service. He was a member of Vandola Baptist Church. On June 25, 1971, he married Donna Kuykendall Davis, who survives of the residence. Survivors also include a daughter, Rayna Davis (Tim Bailey), a son, Jacob Davis (Kathy), a sister, Betty D. Huppert (Larry), four grandchildren, Trent Draughn (Kendall), Lucas Sexton, Lydia Davis, Mia Sexton, a great-granddaughter, Merryn Draughn, and his beloved beagle, Dixie. In addition to his parents he was predeceased by granddaughter, Maddie Davis. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, May 6, 2021 at 2:00 PM from the graveside at Danville Memorial Gardens with Dr. Gene McDuffie officiating. The family will receive friends on Wednesday evening from 6:00-8:00 PM at Vandola Baptist Church and at other times at the residence. Wrenn-Yeatts Westover Chapel is serving the Davis family.