James Robert Davis Sr.

James (Tinker) Robert Davis Sr, 74, passed away peacefully on August 18th, 2021 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born December 30th, 1946 in Uniontown, PA, the son of James Bernard Davis and Margaret (Howe) Davis. He was a jack of all trades and held jobs at such establishments as Bryson Motors, Barbara Joyce Bakery, and AccuTrexs Products Inc. He had many hobbies which included rifle hunting, fishing, golfing, and riding his motorcycles. When James was 23 years old, he met Rose Friend on August 9th, 1969 in Cardale, PA. On December 16th, 1974 they were married after 5 years together. They shared 52 years, 10 children, 8 grandchildren, and a lifetime of memories together. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sons James Robert Davis Jr. and Joseph Michael Davis, who he so sorely missed all the days he had to spend without them. John Saxton, his brother, also left the world too soon. Crossing over the rainbow bridge to meet him in heaven will be all the deeply loved pets he owned throughout the years including Buster (1&2), Max, Petey, Suzie, and most notably Molly. He is survived by his best friend and loving wife, Rose Friend. In addition, his sons Richard Davis (wife Melissa Davis, and granddaughter Abigail Davis), Tony Davis (wife Kate Davis, and grandson Michael Davis), Rocky Davis (granddaughter Carleigh Davis), and Denny Davis (wife Lauren Davis, and granddaughter Alexandra Davis). As well as daughters Helen “Peach” Velosky (husband David Velosky Sr. and grandson David Velosky Jr.), Tammy Davis (fiancé Richard Billings, and granddaughter Chastity Engle), Angela Davis, and Sammijo Davis (significant other Ashley Crawford, and granddaughters Alexiya Hager and McKenzie Miller). Futhermore, his sister Mary Huweart (spouse Harry Huweart),many nieces, nephews, and precious Shih Tzu Oreo will keep him in their loving memory here on Earth. A special thank you to Rose Friend, Sammijo Davis, Ashley Crawford, and Rocky Davis who helped take such special care of him throughout the years. In lieu of flowers and gifts, special donations may be made in his memory to the Humane Society of Greene County, 183 Jefferson Road, Waynesburg, PA 15370. Arrangements entrusted to DeGUSIPE FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, Uniontown

James Robert Davis Sr.

December 30, 1946 - August 18, 2021