James Russell

Davis Jr.

James Russell Davis Jr. son of the late Louise Sara Evelyn Davis and James R. Davis was born in Miami, Florida, on November 15, 1956. He departed this life at Saint Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri, on January 11, 2024, at the age of 67.

On December 30, 1994 in Centerville, Missouri, Jim was united in marriage to Mary Ann Barton. She preceded him in death on March 1, 2020. Jim was a member of the Ellington First Baptist Church. His hobbies included hunting, traveling, fishing, working on the farm, going out to eat, going to flea markets and auctions. His greatest joy was spending time with his grandchildren.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, and two stepsons, Tom Radford and Johnny Fox.

Jim is survived by his stepson, Bryan Fox and his wife Mallory of Rolla, Missouri, step daughter, Faith Fox of Ellington, Missouri, step daughter in law, Georgann Radford of Redford, Missouri, eight grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren, and his sister, Nancy Davis of Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Jim will be deeply missed by his family and friends who will mourn his passing.

Visitation: Friday, January 19th at 10 AM

Funeral Services will follow at Noon at McSpadden Funeral Home

Minister: Pastor Ben Pickett

Burial: West Fork Sutterfield Cemetery, Bunker, Missouri

Pallbearers: Derrick Radford, Brandon Radford, Timothy Radford, Anthony Radford, Kerry Kline, Ben Kline, Greg Volner and David Scherr

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Homes, Inc. Ellington, Missouri