James J. Davis Obituary
In loving memory of James J. Davis (Nichols, New York), who departed this world on November 11, 2025 at the age of 85. James leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, George Davis and Esther Davis (Morgan); his son Michael Schultz; his granddaughter Jenelle Davis; his siblings, Morgan Davis (Mary Edith), Francis Davis (Jane) and Mary Rice (Dave); his father-in-law Garland Nealis; and his brothers-in-law, Jerry Nealis (Linda) and Don Nealis.
He is survived by: his wife Linda Davis (Nealis); his children, Robert "Bob" (Jennifer Schultz), Jim Davis (Nicki), Michelle (Curt Chaffee) and Brian (Kathy Davis); his grandchildren, Jimmy Davis (Meagan), Jessie Smith (Degan), Lauryn Schultz (Kolby Hoffman), Nicholas Schultz (Desirae Fletcher), Cody Chaffee, Victoria Meiswinkel (Justin) and Montana Davis; his great grandchildren, Bella, Sawyer, Claire, Parker, Kiernan, Katie, Ian, Noah and Gauge; his mother-in-law Pearl Nealis; his siblings-in-law, Shirley Hanson (Jack) and Helen Nealis; and his cousin George Rogers. He is also survived by nieces, nephews.
The family requests that memorial contributions be made to Northeast Bradford Education Foundation 526 Panther Lane, Rome PA 18837, the Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research, Grand Central Station PO Box 4777, New York, NY or Turning Point for God, PO BOX 3838, San Diego California 92163 in loving memory of James J. "Coach" Davis.
