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James Edward Davis, Sr.


Sunrise: July 2, 1951

Sunset: September 2, 2023

“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith”

2 Timothy 4:7

James Edward Davis, Sr., was born in Portsmouth, VA, to the late Flora Davis and Thomas T. Copeland, Sr. He was predeceased in death by his parents and several sisters, brothers and his grandson, Jacobe Davis (Deja and Raegan Davis).

He was educated in Portsmouth Public School System. He received his Associate of Science Degree from Tidewater Community College, May 2016. He was an Elder at Bethel Temple Church.

He married Mildred Hawkins on August 18, 1973, and in this union, they have four sons; James E. Davis, Jr. (Marcie), Derrick E. Davis (Holley), Roderick T. Davis (Terri) and Curtis J. Davis (Pamela); three daughters, Anita Mingo, Angela Tabron McDowell and Lataisha Hampton. Twenty-eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren; his special sister, Glenda Whigham and a host of nieces and nephews.

 

 

Viewing Sunday, September 10, 2023 12 Noon - 4:00pm Metropolitan Funeral Service 5605 Portsmouth Boulevard Portsmouth, VA 23701 Service Monday, September 11, 2023 11:00am Bethel Temple Church 2106 County Street Portsmouth, VA 23704 Interment Albert G. Horton Veteran Cemetery 5310 Milners Road Suffolk, VA 23434

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    Joyce Riddick Reynolds says

    My condolences to Midter and the children . I will miss our prayer and talk times cousin .Rest in Heaven.❤️

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    Joyce Riddick Reynolds says

    My condolences to Mildred and the children . I will miss our prayer and talk times cousin .Rest in Heaven.❤️

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    Donya says

    My condolences to the family praying for y’all strength. Rest in peace Mr. Davis

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