[List] Obituary: Emma Jean (Mrs. James) Davis

[Cecil Stokes]

    Emma Jean Davis Obituary

Emma Jean Davis, age 86, went to be with the Lord on May 22, 2024, 
surrounded by her family after a long illness. Jean was born in Troy, 
Alabama and was one of thirteen children. She attended Troy University. 
She married James B. Davis, Jr. in 1956, and they were the proud parents 
of three wonderful sons: Ben, Russ, and Chris. She was a devoted wife, 
mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

Jean’s life was first and foremost dedicated to her Lord. She shared her 
love for Christ and her salvation with everyone she met. She loved her 
family dearly and enjoyed attending all of her children’s and 
grandchildren’s activities. She was a member of Whitesburg Baptist 
Church for 45 years and served as a preschool teacher for 40+ years.

Jean is preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Ollie Bell Spurlock; 
her husband, James B. Davis, Jr.; and her son, Russell S. Davis. She is 
survived by her sons, James Benjamin Davis III (Susan) and John 
Christopher Davis (Laura), and daughter-in-law Angie Davis. She leaves 
seven grandchildren: Wes Davis (Emily), Mary Beth Davis, Grace Davis, 
Jack Davis, Will Davis, Kenley Davis, and Pajia Zipperer, and two 
great-grandchildren, Madeline Davis and Cameron Davis.

The family would like to thank her wonderful caregiver, Meloney Barnard, 
for the love, care, and friendship she gave to Jean.

The family would like to thank all of the wonderful physicians that 
participated in her care: Dr. Austin Bourgeois, Dr. Ehab El-Bahesh, Dr. 
Christopher O’Halloran, and Dr. Gautam Reddy. The family is forever 
grateful for your love and care for Jean over the years.

Visitation will be from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Thursday, May 30th at 
Whitesburg Baptist Church South Campus. The funeral service will be at 
11:00 a.m. with the Rev. Mark Smith officiating. Burial will be in Maple 
Hill Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to:

The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation at CFF.org. In the menu select “donate,” 
select “give to a walker,” select “find a walker”, type Cameron Davis. 
Scroll down to find “Cameron’s Crew: Huntsville,” select “Donate now,” 
and fill out requested information.

OR

The EAGLES Foundation at 630 Wrights Mill Road, Auburn, AL 36830 or 
online at theeaglesfoundation.org.

https://www.laughlinservice.com/obituaries/Emma-Jean-Davis?obId=31616777

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Bill Barnes says that Jean's husband, Ben (James B. Jr.) and son Russ 
(Russell S) worked at Thiokol. . Members of Whitesburg Baptist will 
remember Jean as a preschool teacher there for many years.

James had TC#2513 (hired in 1958) and Russ had TC#6142 (hired about 1991).
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