James "Whit" Davis

1968 - 2017

James "Whit" Davis obituary, 1968-2017, Wichita Falls, TX

BORN

1968

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Hampton Vaughan Crestview Funeral Home & Memorial Park

1917 Archer City Hwy

Wichita Falls, Texas

James Davis Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 19, 2017.

James "Whit" Davis, 48, of Wichita Falls, passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2017 in Wichita Falls. He was born on August 3, 1968 in Ft. Worth, TX to the late J C Davis and Nadine Abbott Davis. On November 16, 1991 he married Elaine Daffern in Wichita Falls. For more than 18 years James was a Correctional Officer at the James V. Allred Unit at the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. He also worked part time for the Wichita Falls Sheriff's Office as a jailor. James was a member of Lamar Baptist Church and was a member of the Peace Officers Association.

He is survived by his wife Elaine Davis of Wichita Falls; children, Rylee, Trace and Mallory Davis of Wichita Falls; brothers, Allen Davis of Archer City and Zane Moseley of Colorado; sister, Nisha Wise of Missouri; several nieces and nephews and many close friends. He was preceded in death by a brother, Brett Moseley.

Memorial services will be 11:00 AM Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at Lamar Baptist Church with David Odom officiating. Visitation will be from 6:00 – 8:00 PM Monday evening at Hampton Vaughan Funeral Home.
Honorary pallbearers will be Alvin Rachels, Marsha Rawlinson, Bobby Johnson, Mandy Greenup, Mike Wilson, Bo Davis, and Duane Easter.

Online condolences can be made at www.hamptonvaughancrestview.com

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October 7, 2017

Heartfelt condolences are extended to your family at this difficult time. Seek the love and support God provides to help you cope during this time - Psalms 29:11

June 2, 2017

Adrian Daniel

I thank God I had the privilege to have know you Mr Davis.. you were an incredible man. My heart and prayers go out to you and your family. Rest easly in Gods hands you will be sorely missed.

May 22, 2017

Joe And Margaret Biter

Sorry for your loss.

May 22, 2017

Gary Wilson

I am honored to have known you! Our prayers for all your family! God Bless! Your family was there for my boys at a time when they needed it most! Thank you!

May 22, 2017

Shanna Chapman

Love you and will always miss you! I hate that we didn't get out to see you like we should have. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. You were an awesome uncle and always made me laugh. I will miss our banter!
Shanna Chapman (Monett, MO)

May 21, 2017

Christopher Radke

Thank you for all of the advice and times we shared with one another. Not just TDCJ but also father hood advice as well.The lessons you have taught me I will keep in my heart forever. Even if I was having a bad day you would always say something to lighten the mood. I will miss seeing you in your cowboy hat. Rest easy cowboy, your memory will never fade away. It's never goodbye, it's see ya next time. See you next time Whit. Ride free.

May 20, 2017

Sgt. Austin McCoy

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family... It is sad to know a fellow officer has fallen far too soon

May 20, 2017

John Paul Stoddard

Deepest Respect..You earned it SARGE. Keep an Eye out from Above for those that still Walk the Runs.

May 20, 2017

Pam & Ed Long

Our prayers and thoughts are with your family.

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