James Davis Obituary

James H. "Jim" Davis, 81, of Brookville, PA, passed away peacefully during the morning hours of Saturday, September 9, 2023, while surrounded by his loving family. Jim was born on June 29, 1942, to the late Henry J. "Hen" and Myrtle (Joiner) Davis in Brookville. He attended Pine Creek and Brookville Area Schools. Jim married the love of his life, Virginia Wolfe, on August 13, 1966, in Knoxdale, PA. Jim said he knew he would marry Virginia after their first date. After 57 years of marriage, Virginia survives him. In 1965, with his parents, Jim founded Davis Used Cars and Parts, a salvage yard and towing service serving the Brookville Area until his retirement in 2011. He enjoyed woodworking, hunting, and spending time with his family. He loved watching his grandchildren's sporting events, activities, and spending time with them. Jim was a practical joker, who was quick-witted, and was always ready to make everyone smile. Jim was a former member of the Pine Creek Volunteer Fire Department. He will be dearly missed by everyone who knew him. In addition to his wife, Jim is survived by four children; Jodie (Mark) Holben of Middletown, VA; Christine (Steve) Silvis of Brookville, PA; Jill (Tim) Orcutt of Corsica, PA; Ronald (Laura Guggenheim) Davis of Avon Lake, OH; and two sisters; Barbara Bowser and Virginia Rowan. Jim is also survived by six grandchildren; Kelsey (Jerrius) Baltimore; Landon Holben; Levi Orcutt; Ava Orcutt; Rayna Silvis; Rivers Davis; and all of his favorite nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Jim is preceded in passing by his infant brother; Henry Jackson Davis; sister; Catherine Walton; and brother; John Davis. Family and friends will be received on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, from 2pm to 6pm at the McKinney - d'Argy Funeral Home, 345 Main Street, Brookville, PA 15825. A funeral service will take place also at the funeral home immediately following the viewing, beginning at 6pm and officiated by Pastor Ray Baker. Interment will take place at Butler Cemetery, Pine Creek Twp. , Jefferson Co. , PA. Memorial contributions may be made in his name to the Pine Creek Volunteer Fire Department, 18656 US-322, Brookville, PA 15825 or to the Brookville Volunteer Fire Department, 240 Madison Ave, Brookville, PA 15825. Online condolences and other information may be found by visiting www. dargyfh. com