James "Jimmy" Earl Davis Sr.

James Earl “Jimmy” Davis Sr., a.k.a “The Captain” beloved husband, father and grandfather passed away peacefully Friday, May 1, 2020, at his residence surrounded by his family. Jimmy was 77 years of age and a life-long resident of Port Arthur. He was born April 2, 1943 in Port Arthur, Texas to the late Oscar and Maggie Davis. He was a member of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church, American Legion Eagles Fraternity Order, SALT Club and OCAW Local #423. Jimmy was devoted to his family and his Lord and Savior. He had a great love spending time with his grandkids Jettman and Kennedy. Jimmy served in the United States Coast Guard for 25 years and retired from TEXACO/MOTIVA as a process operator after 42 years of service. He was full of life, gentle and a kind-hearted person. Jimmy enjoyed spending time on the water fishing and was known for telling “corny” jokes. He absolutely loved talking to people and would go out of his way to shake your hand.

Jimmy was preceded in death by his parents, Oscar Earl Davis and Maggie Frederick Davis; sister, Maryann Davis and brother-in-law, Alberto “Al” Navarro Sr.

Those left behind to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 50 years, Helen Davis; children, Christy Davis; Jimbo Davis and his wife, Amber and their two children, Jett and Kennedy Davis; sister, Ida Mae Davis; brother, Oscar A. Davis and his wife, Faye; sisters-in-law, Ernestine Navarro; Mary Lou Arciva; Josie McKinny; Veronica Elchehabi and her husband, Ziad; Pauline Subia and her wife, Barbara; brother-in-law, Felipe Subia Jr. and his partner, Patricia; and a host of nieces, nephews, friends and relatives.

A special thank you for the love and care that Heart to Heart Hospice gave to The Captain.

A Christian Vigil will be held Monday, May 4, 2020 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., with a rosary to be recited at 6:30 p.m., at Melancon’s Funeral Home. Funeral services for Jimmy will be at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 5, 2020, at Melancon’s Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to MD Anderson Cancer Center – Glioblastoma Research.