s/o 'Pat or M R' Milton Romain Davis & Doris Norene (Dunham) Davis Dudley.
f/o 7 children....Michael, deceased.
Survived by his wife, sister, 14 grandchildren & 5 great grandchildren.
Jimmie was born in Fresno, California and lived there till his family moved to Avenal when he was 11. His enterprising Dad, Pat and uncles built a miniature golf course, a drink stand, and established Davis Candy company. After several years his immediate family moved back to Fresno; but Jim was unhappy with the larger schools of Fresno so returned to Avenal; where he lived with his Uncle Roy Dunham's family for a short while till 'Pat' moved his family back to Avenal.
In November 1952 at age 17 Jimmie enlisted in the US Navy; attended recruit training, serving on the USS Blue; V. M. Moore; & Naifeh. In 1956-1959 he was in the 1st group of Admiral Rickover's Naval Nuclear Power Propulsion School in Idaho. After successfully completion (operator certified #11) he was assigned to the USS Long Beach serving 4 times mostly in the Pacific theater during Korea, Vietnam Nam, and Bay of Pigs. His most rewarding Naval experience was between 1962-65 when he taught classes at Naval Nuclear Power school in upstate New York. Other ships he served on were USS Enterprise (plank holder), the USS Nereus, & USS Bainbridge. Senior Chief, Jimmie D. Davis was honorably discharged in 1971 and awarded Naval retirement in 1982.
Jim purchased and operated Lake Cyclery, a bicycle / hobby & craft shop, in Lakeport, California and operated it for 3 years. He returned to the Nuclear industry in 1974, employed by Stone and Webster Engineering Co. and resided on Long Island. In 1979 he accepted a transfer to assist in building the River Bend Nuclear Power Plant near St. Francisville, Louisiana. There J D was an Assistant Superintendent of Quality Control.and Quality Assurance Engineer with Gulf States Utilities & as a Senior Engineer; retiring in 1998 from Entergy Corporation (company name change).
Between 1987-1990 he and his wife Nelda operated Baker Cyclery, a bicycle shop in Baker, Louisiana. They founded a unicycling club in the Baton Rouge area known as Red Stick Riders between 1988-1997.
Jim took joy in sailing, flying his own single engine plane, square dancing,RV camping, bicycle repair, gourmet cooking, and genealogy. His family enjoyed listening to his many interesting life stories. Even while relaxing his mind was always busy.
f/o 7 children....Michael, deceased.
Survived by his wife, sister, 14 grandchildren & 5 great grandchildren.
Jimmie was born in Fresno, California and lived there till his family moved to Avenal when he was 11. His enterprising Dad, Pat and uncles built a miniature golf course, a drink stand, and established Davis Candy company. After several years his immediate family moved back to Fresno; but Jim was unhappy with the larger schools of Fresno so returned to Avenal; where he lived with his Uncle Roy Dunham's family for a short while till 'Pat' moved his family back to Avenal.
In November 1952 at age 17 Jimmie enlisted in the US Navy; attended recruit training, serving on the USS Blue; V. M. Moore; & Naifeh. In 1956-1959 he was in the 1st group of Admiral Rickover's Naval Nuclear Power Propulsion School in Idaho. After successfully completion (operator certified #11) he was assigned to the USS Long Beach serving 4 times mostly in the Pacific theater during Korea, Vietnam Nam, and Bay of Pigs. His most rewarding Naval experience was between 1962-65 when he taught classes at Naval Nuclear Power school in upstate New York. Other ships he served on were USS Enterprise (plank holder), the USS Nereus, & USS Bainbridge. Senior Chief, Jimmie D. Davis was honorably discharged in 1971 and awarded Naval retirement in 1982.
Jim purchased and operated Lake Cyclery, a bicycle / hobby & craft shop, in Lakeport, California and operated it for 3 years. He returned to the Nuclear industry in 1974, employed by Stone and Webster Engineering Co. and resided on Long Island. In 1979 he accepted a transfer to assist in building the River Bend Nuclear Power Plant near St. Francisville, Louisiana. There J D was an Assistant Superintendent of Quality Control.and Quality Assurance Engineer with Gulf States Utilities & as a Senior Engineer; retiring in 1998 from Entergy Corporation (company name change).
Between 1987-1990 he and his wife Nelda operated Baker Cyclery, a bicycle shop in Baker, Louisiana. They founded a unicycling club in the Baton Rouge area known as Red Stick Riders between 1988-1997.
Jim took joy in sailing, flying his own single engine plane, square dancing,RV camping, bicycle repair, gourmet cooking, and genealogy. His family enjoyed listening to his many interesting life stories. Even while relaxing his mind was always busy.
s/o 'Pat or M R' Milton Romain Davis & Doris Norene (Dunham) Davis Dudley.
f/o 7 children....Michael, deceased.
Survived by his wife, sister, 14 grandchildren & 5 great grandchildren.
Jimmie was born in Fresno, California and lived there till his family moved to Avenal when he was 11. His enterprising Dad, Pat and uncles built a miniature golf course, a drink stand, and established Davis Candy company. After several years his immediate family moved back to Fresno; but Jim was unhappy with the larger schools of Fresno so returned to Avenal; where he lived with his Uncle Roy Dunham's family for a short while till 'Pat' moved his family back to Avenal.
In November 1952 at age 17 Jimmie enlisted in the US Navy; attended recruit training, serving on the USS Blue; V. M. Moore; & Naifeh. In 1956-1959 he was in the 1st group of Admiral Rickover's Naval Nuclear Power Propulsion School in Idaho. After successfully completion (operator certified #11) he was assigned to the USS Long Beach serving 4 times mostly in the Pacific theater during Korea, Vietnam Nam, and Bay of Pigs. His most rewarding Naval experience was between 1962-65 when he taught classes at Naval Nuclear Power school in upstate New York. Other ships he served on were USS Enterprise (plank holder), the USS Nereus, & USS Bainbridge. Senior Chief, Jimmie D. Davis was honorably discharged in 1971 and awarded Naval retirement in 1982.
Jim purchased and operated Lake Cyclery, a bicycle / hobby & craft shop, in Lakeport, California and operated it for 3 years. He returned to the Nuclear industry in 1974, employed by Stone and Webster Engineering Co. and resided on Long Island. In 1979 he accepted a transfer to assist in building the River Bend Nuclear Power Plant near St. Francisville, Louisiana. There J D was an Assistant Superintendent of Quality Control.and Quality Assurance Engineer with Gulf States Utilities & as a Senior Engineer; retiring in 1998 from Entergy Corporation (company name change).
Between 1987-1990 he and his wife Nelda operated Baker Cyclery, a bicycle shop in Baker, Louisiana. They founded a unicycling club in the Baton Rouge area known as Red Stick Riders between 1988-1997.
Jim took joy in sailing, flying his own single engine plane, square dancing,RV camping, bicycle repair, gourmet cooking, and genealogy. His family enjoyed listening to his many interesting life stories. Even while relaxing his mind was always busy.
f/o 7 children....Michael, deceased.
Survived by his wife, sister, 14 grandchildren & 5 great grandchildren.
Jimmie was born in Fresno, California and lived there till his family moved to Avenal when he was 11. His enterprising Dad, Pat and uncles built a miniature golf course, a drink stand, and established Davis Candy company. After several years his immediate family moved back to Fresno; but Jim was unhappy with the larger schools of Fresno so returned to Avenal; where he lived with his Uncle Roy Dunham's family for a short while till 'Pat' moved his family back to Avenal.
In November 1952 at age 17 Jimmie enlisted in the US Navy; attended recruit training, serving on the USS Blue; V. M. Moore; & Naifeh. In 1956-1959 he was in the 1st group of Admiral Rickover's Naval Nuclear Power Propulsion School in Idaho. After successfully completion (operator certified #11) he was assigned to the USS Long Beach serving 4 times mostly in the Pacific theater during Korea, Vietnam Nam, and Bay of Pigs. His most rewarding Naval experience was between 1962-65 when he taught classes at Naval Nuclear Power school in upstate New York. Other ships he served on were USS Enterprise (plank holder), the USS Nereus, & USS Bainbridge. Senior Chief, Jimmie D. Davis was honorably discharged in 1971 and awarded Naval retirement in 1982.
Jim purchased and operated Lake Cyclery, a bicycle / hobby & craft shop, in Lakeport, California and operated it for 3 years. He returned to the Nuclear industry in 1974, employed by Stone and Webster Engineering Co. and resided on Long Island. In 1979 he accepted a transfer to assist in building the River Bend Nuclear Power Plant near St. Francisville, Louisiana. There J D was an Assistant Superintendent of Quality Control.and Quality Assurance Engineer with Gulf States Utilities & as a Senior Engineer; retiring in 1998 from Entergy Corporation (company name change).
Between 1987-1990 he and his wife Nelda operated Baker Cyclery, a bicycle shop in Baker, Louisiana. They founded a unicycling club in the Baton Rouge area known as Red Stick Riders between 1988-1997.
Jim took joy in sailing, flying his own single engine plane, square dancing,RV camping, bicycle repair, gourmet cooking, and genealogy. His family enjoyed listening to his many interesting life stories. Even while relaxing his mind was always busy.
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