Obituary
Jimmie Lee Davis, 83, a native of Daytona Beach and lifelong resident of the area, passed away on December 21st in Orange City. Jimmie was a proud veteran, retiring a Master Sergeant from the Army National Guard after 35 years of service. He also retired from Bell South as a cable repairman, worked security at Daytona International Speedway, and served the community as a Reserve Daytona Beach Police Officer. Jimmie enjoyed spending his spare time helping others. He was a member of the Glenwood Presbyterian Church, the American Legion, the Lions Club, and the American Radio Relay League – HAM Radio. Jimmie was active in the Boy Scouts of America for 65 years, serving as a Cub Master, Scout Master, Unit Commissioner, District Commissioner, and Council Commissioner. He received the highest adult award, the Silver Beaver. He mentored many throughout his life and left a lasting impression on all those who knew him. Jimmie is remembered best by his loved ones and friends as a great story teller, an avid lover of nature, and a generous and loving man. Jimmie was a good man and there are many good men in this world because of his love, leadership, support, and friendship. Jimmie’s most cherished treasures in life were his family and friends.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his wife of 36 years, Dottie; Sons, John Stanley Davis of Daytona Beach, Ricky Wright (Teresa “Little Dot”) of Barberville, and James Lee Davis (Megan) of Winston- Salem, NC; Daughter, Shelia Diane Lirette (Joe) of Lakeland; Brother, Donald Davis of Seville; Sisters, Judy Thompson (Tully) of Gainesville and Carol Crider (Nelson) of Seville; Grandson, Tony; Granddaughters, Stephanie and Brandy; Four Great Grandchildren; and loving members of the Slimak and Biss families. You are invited to share your memories with the family at www.baldwincremation.com.
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